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Unmasking the malaise The Modern Manufacturing Strategy, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will see an investment of $1.5 billion to make Australian manufacturers more competitive, resilient and able to scale-up to take on the new world. This follows an announcement last month that framed the Strategy as being at the heart of the JobMaker plan.

Morrison says it starts with creating a stable, competitive business environment to grow all parts of the country’s manufacturing sector and will also play to Australia’s strengths, improve collaboration and commercialisation and create a sector that is modern, dynamic and highly skilled.

It is the Prime Minister’s intention that government, industry and the research and education sectors work in one direction to build scale in manufacturing, emphasising that manufacturing is critical to Australia’s economic future and to the prosperity of the regions and to the capabilities that underpin the success of other industries.

The other part of the Strategy is a $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative that will complement this scale-up approach. The areas for priority here include resources technology and critical minerals processing, food and

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beverage, medical products, recycling and clean energy, defence and space.

Ai Group CEO, Innes Willox, said it was gratifying to see Government committed to creating the right conditions for industry growth through policy areas such as taxation, skills and training development, energy, innovation and deregulation.

Manufacturing and media networking specialist, Peter Roberts, told Michael West Media that Morrison’s $1.5 billion plan changes nothing as the scale of the industry’s malaise is far greater than the Federal Government’s response. He argues that the sum of $1.5 billion is too small for the size of the problem for what is a $2 trillion economy.

Peter’s assessment of the situation is that manufacturing is a low priority for the Government, especially when you consider the 10-year $1.9 billion scheme to invest in methods to lower emissions via tax cuts.

Manufacturing is reported to employ around 860,000 Australians and prepandemic generated more than $100 billion in value annually and more than $50 billion in exports.

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08 Industry News The latest news in the commercial road transport industry.

26 Economy A new approach to agricultural innovation is expected to improve the supply chain and deliver value for the Australian community.

28 Modern Road Tankers Liquip SA has grown from a partnership that started in1984.

30 Trailer Builder Tasman Logistics Services relies on Krueger Transport Equipment’s service and product quality to excel in business.

36 Moving Floor Designed to handle a variety of bulk products, KEITH® WALKING FLOOR® systems offer many benefits over conventional tipper trailers.

38 Tyres & Wheels Truck and trailer component company JOST has forged a strong partnership with Goodride Tyres Australia.

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40 Trailer Building Materials/Components The latest developments and innovations in trailer building equipment and componentry.

46 Special Report Record road safety and transport infrastructure investments and revised tax relief schemes for businesses, among other important allocations, underpin Australia’s economic recovery plans.

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50 Industry Leaders Government agency, Infrastructure Australia, has received additional funding in the 2020–21 Federal Budget to provide reform and investment advice in support of the infrastructureled Covid recovery.

52 Industry Icon Born in Italy, Marco Quaranta has spent his entire working career of 33 years with commercial vehicle manufacturer IVECO in various parts of the globe. Marco is pleased that he and his family now call Australia home.

54 Fleet of the Month Brooks Hire Service founder and CEO talks shop.

56 World Map A North American trailer industry update.

58 What’s On Upcoming shows and field days.

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Woolworths completes $12M facility upgrade Supermarket company, Woolworths, has

before to service our North Queensland

and recover from the challenges of a global

strengthened its supply chain resilience in

stores year-round and in the unfortunate

pandemic and a one in 500 year flood.

Far North Queensland.

event of a natural disaster.”

This is what happens when we create an

Woolworths has upgraded its Townsville

The DC services 39 Woolworths

environment which allows private enterprise

Regional Distribution Centre (DC) following

supermarkets spanning from Sarina

to expand and invest in Townsville.”

the completion of a $12 million expansion.

to Weipa – delivering fresh fruit and

Queensland builder Spaceframe commenced

The DC is double the original footprint at

vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, and groceries

works in December 2019 and employed

10,416 square metres. The company has

from hundreds of suppliers, who have

around 170 workers throughout

also hired an additional 30 team members

generously supported better local range

construction. Following completion,

to boost capacity and service local stores in

availability for North Queensland customers.

Woolworths has extended its lease with

Townsville and Far North Queensland.

“In the lead-up to a natural disaster such

property owner Centuria.

The expanded site can reportedly hold an

as a tropical cyclone, supermarket shelves

Jesse Curtis, Fund Manager for Centuria

additional 435 fresh food and essential

can be stripped bare as residents prepare

Industrial REIT, which owns the DC, said:

product lines.

for impact, and flooding events can see our

“Centuria’s improved facility now provides

“This is a big moment for our local team

region cut off from the rest of the state,”

a cold storage area about the same size as

in Townsville and the broader North

said Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill.

three tennis courts and the dry-store area

Queensland community,” said Woolworths

“The investment made by Woolworths to

is the equivalent of almost three-and-a-

Group General Manager for Queensland

expand its Townsville distribution centre

half Olympic swimming pools. Centuria’s

Supply Chain, Dale Acton.

means they have more stock available locally

development team spent six months

“Townsville has faced tough times in recent

to replenish stores when needed, which is

overseeing the expansion of this key

years, and we wanted to do our bit to

great news for the community when they’re

distribution centre and we are excited its

aid the economic recovery after the 2019

in recovery mode.”

floods.

“Woolworths is an extremely important

officially opened”.

The upgrade of the distribution centre

“This project has injected $12 million of

part of our community, employing more

followed a commitment from Woolworths

fresh investment into the region, created 30

than 1,000 people in the Herbert electorate

in February 2019 to invest $20 million

new permanent jobs and will deliver a more

alone,” said Federal Member for Herbert,

in the Townsville store and supply chain

resilient supply chain network for our North

Phillip Thompson.

network. Woolworths delivered a full

Queensland customers.

“Projects like this expansion – and the 30

renewal of its Fairfield Central supermarket

“With the extra space and equipment

new jobs that it brings – are a massive vote

in March 2019 after it had been badly

upgrades, we’re better placed than ever

of confidence in our region as we grow

damaged by the floods.

Far North Queensland’s supply chain benefits from distribution centre upgrades.

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Co-Chair appointed to National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group David McNeil from InfraBuild Steel and the

and government for traceability

Australian Logistics Council (ALC) joins Ram

standards, and to co-define

Akella from Woolworths as a Co-Chair of the

a roadmap for implementing

multi-sector Traceability Advisory Group.

end-to-end traceability and

The National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group

trade modernisation in Australia

(NGTAG) was established earlier this year

in the most efficient and

by GS1 Australia, a global not-for-profit

economic manner possible.

organisation, which is reputed to be the

“I look forward to leveraging

leading provider of standards and solutions.

the knowledge and experience

GS1 Australia is a not-for-profit organisation

of the network of companies,

that works in collaboration with industry,

associations and government

for industry, providing global standards and

departments that represent

technology-neutral services to help solve the

the NGTAG, as well as working

business challenges of today and into the

closely with Ram Akella

future.

from Woolworths as my

NGTAG comprises more than 80 senior-level

counterpart.”

members from industry and government,

McNeil’s recent focus has been

addressing traceability linkages across supply chains to ensure Australia maintains and

on supply chain execution.

builds global competitiveness, sustainable

and GS1, he has implemented

economic growth and positive socio-

the GS1 Transport Instruction

economic outcomes and opportunities.

and Transport Status messages to facilitate

processes within transport, a critical part of

“I am honoured to be appointed as a

the efficient transfer of delivery information

end-to-end traceability that is required for all

Co-Chair of the National GS1 Traceability

between InfraBuild Steel and its logistics

product types and sectors.

Advisory Group,” said McNeil, who is also a

partners.

While his appointment is effective

member of GS1 Australia’s corporate board.

As a co-chair of NGTAG, McNeil is expected

immediately, prior commitments mean that

“The group is uniquely placed to inform GS1

to focus his representation on the transport

McNeil will have limited participation in his

Australia on the requirements of industry

and logistics sector, integrating traceability

new role until the new calendar year.

In conjunction with the ALC

David McNeil will help to build on Australia’s logistics capabilities.

Toll moves to new facility at Braeside central logistics hub Transport and logistics company, Toll, has

needs of our customers supported by our

Rainwater storage tank connected to

moved its Clayton operations into a brand

35-strong team,” said Toll Executive General

a landscape irrigation system and main

new developed facility located in Braeside

office amenities for WC flushing and the

Industrial Estate.

Manager – Palletised Express, Kris Talevski.

“This facility has also been designed to

The new modern facility, located in the

meet the 5-star Green Start rating helping

system to be shared among tenants saving

central logistics hub, is only four kilometres

to reduce our impact on the environment.”

from the Dandenong Bypass and provides

The site, Toll told Trailer, features

approximately 6kWh/sqm.

It also includes: B-double access, 32m

a strategic linehaul staging hub for South

energy-efficient LED high bay lighting to

wide propped awning and 15m wide

East Melbourne customers.

“Our new Braeside facility has over 35 per

warehouse and LED lighting to office areas,

cantilevered awning above on-grade doors

including light/motion sensors and control

and recessed container docks with levellers

cent more under roof space allowing us

system, energy and water metering and

and a 450-square-metre modern

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monitoring

office space.

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AusPost announces hiring blitz Australia’s top postal service company embarks on its biggest hiring spree ever.

Australia Post is recruiting more than 4,000 people to help deliver record parcel volumes in what is expected to be its biggest Christmas to date.

Nearly 2,900 Christmas casuals will be hired across transport and deliveries across the country, with a further 300 fixed term fulltime and part-time customer contact centre opportunities in Brisbane and regional areas of South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland.

In addition to the Christmas casuals, Australia

Postal service company, Australia Post, is ramping up recruitment to meet unprecedented demand.

Post is also recruiting around 900 roles in other areas of the business, including across

“In managing all the necessary Covid-safe

challenging and impacted people in many

the Post Office network, to help service

requirements, including a reduced workforce

ways, we are delighted to be inviting people

customers better.

Executive General Manager People &

in our Melbourne facilities during the recent

to join us this Christmas as we deliver across

Stage 4 restrictions, our people have gone

the country.”

Culture Sue Davies said this year’s Christmas

over and above to provide critical services

Last year, Australia Post received more than

casuals will bring a welcome boost to a

for businesses and their customers and

23,000 applications for Christmas casual

workforce that has been working incredibly

delivered for over 8.1 million households

positions. Earlier this year, more than 50,000

hard all year.

“A lot has been expected of our people this

who have shopped online between March

applications were made for the 1,000 casuals hired in response to the impacts of the

year and I’m so proud of the way our team

and August alone.

“This is a record-breaking recruitment drive

has adapted and dealt with the challenges

for what we expect to be a Christmas unlike

Australia Post is encouraging people to apply

they’ve faced to keep delivering for Australia

any we’ve had before in Australia Post’s

across the range of positions, particularly for

across our entire network,” said Davies.

history. In a year that has been incredibly

the customer contact centres and transport.

Covid-19 pandemic.

AMA Group acquires Western Truck Repairs Victorian-based Western Truck Repairs has

experienced team of repair professionals.

of quality and service,” he said.

been purchased by AMA Group.

“For over 30 years Western has been

“This ensures our client base of over 30

The move by AMA, which presently boasts

Victoria’s leading truck repair group and

years remain the sole focus, for now and

a heavy vehicle national footprint, is

from myself and our team we are excited

many years to come. Myself and our other

expected to expand its coverage in heavy

for them to be a part of a quality company

two Directors, Joe Portelli and Erio Mirra,

vehicle repairs and services across Australia.

like AMA,” said Wales.

look forward to working with Darren and

Western Truck Repairs will join Wales

“Western will complement our coverage

the whole AMA organisation,” said Purdy.

(NSW), Recar (VIC & QLD), Parins (WA)

not only in Victoria, but Australia wide. It’s

Wales said AMA has a strong track record

and All Transport (SA) to support AMA’s

a ‘one-stop-shop’ for truck, bus & coach

of speed and efficiency in delivering

growing National Heavy Vehicle Repair

repairs,” he said.

operational integration and change,

Network.

Western’s Managing Director Phil Purdy

whether it be acquisitions, additional sites

CEO of AMA’s Heavy Vehicle Division,

said the decision to join the AMA Group

or new initiatives.

Darren Wales, said he was delighted

was not taken lightly.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the

Western will be joining the Group and

“What they bring to the Heavy Vehicle

Western team and they will be a great asset

bringing its superior craftsmanship from an

Repair industry is second to none in terms

to our business,” he said.

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Corporations collaborate to drive productivity in agriculture A new approach to agricultural innovation

said Littleproud.

AIA, according to Littleproud, is a key

we know the biggest productivity gains will

is expected to improve the supply chain and deliver value for the Australian community.

element of the Australian Government’s

“Now more than ever, with record

All 15 rural research and development

new National Agricultural Innovation

Government investment to support Covid-19

corporations (RDCs) have united to form

Agenda to modernise Australia’s agricultural

recovery, we need to demonstrate the

a new company to drive cross-industry

greatest returns from our investments,

research, to leverage private sector

innovation system.

The Federal Government is reportedly

investment and to target transformational

committing $1.3 million in seed funding for

efficiencies and greater uptake of our R&D

innovation.

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud

the first AIA investment strategies to boost

efforts.”

action.

John Woods, Chair of the Council of RDCs

said the creation of Agricultural Innovation

“I welcome the leadership shown by RDCs

and Grains Research and Development

Australia (AIA) will be a game-changer in

to work together, leveraging their collective

Corporation, said AIA represented an exciting

driving unprecedented collaboration and

knowledge and resources, to target the

new era for Australia’s farming sector.

coordination of investment in agricultural

big, national challenges facing the sector –

“AIA will transform investment in Australian

innovation.

“AIA will capitalise on cross-industry

such as building climate resilience, natural

agriculture,” he said.

resource management and supply chain

“Having a single entity to lead cross-industry

opportunities to drive productivity,

traceability,” said Littleproud.

strategies will make it easier for investors

sustainability and profitability in agriculture

“Innovation is key to help meet industry’s

from around the world to navigate and

by leveraging the power of collaboration,”

target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and

partner with our agricultural system.

come from long-term, transformational R&D.

improve transparency of outcomes and drive

PM and Treasurer throw $800M at digital business overhaul Digital superiority for Australian businesses,

“Our Digital Infrastructure package is

particularly the rollout of 5G for logistics and

estimated to increase Australia’s [Gross

manufacturing, is key to economic recovery.

Domestic Product – GDP] by $6.4 billion a

of 5G, including an initiative to invest

The Federal Government is investing

year by 2024 and around $1.5 billion of this

in 5G commercial trials and testbeds in

almost $800 million in digital technologies

additional economic activity is estimated to

key industry sectors such as agriculture,

to grow businesses as part of its economic

flow to regional Australia each year.”

mining, logistics and manufacturing.

• $6.9 million for two blockchain

The Digital Business Plan includes: • $256.6 million to develop a Digital

pilots directed at reducing business

recovery plan.

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies by Australian businesses and consumers, according to the

Identity system to enable more secure and

Government, which has enabled many to

convenient engagement with government

transform their operations and continue to trade through the crisis.

services, and in future, the private sector.

• A further $419.9 million to enable the

already committed.

• $29.2 million to accelerate the rollout

compliance costs.

• The Plan is reported to complement Government actions to build digital skills and to improve trust and security in the digital economy, including through the

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the

full implementation of the Modernising

$1.67 billion investment in the 2020

Government was investing in Australia’s

Business Registers (MBR) program,

Cyber Security Strategy and investments

digital economy to keep businesses in

allowing businesses to quickly view,

business and Australians in jobs.

update and maintain their business

“The Governments’ Digital Business plan is targeted at building on this digital

registry data in one location.

• A further $28.5 million to support the

in online safety.

The Digital Business Plan, according to the Prime Minister and the Treasurer, is part of the Government’s economic recovery plan

transformation of Australian businesses to

rollout of the Consumer Data Right to the

to grow the economy and create jobs and

drive productivity and income growth and

banking and energy sectors, which is in

supports our goal for Australia to be a leading

create jobs,” said Frydenberg.

addition to the more than $120 million

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NEWS

Surging demand for healthcare products prompts DHL to react for delivery of customers’ products in all major capital cities. This solution enhances the existing products which DHL has in place today and will reduce packaging and provide sustainable solutions benefiting the environment.

Clinical trials remain a significantly important service managed by DHL, particularly in the current climate.

“The success of clinical trials depends on effective temperature-controlled, accuracy, and end- to-end solutions that ensure cell-based pharmaceuticals are not compromised,” said Resnick.

“For years, we have managed the safe and efficient delivery of millions of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products for our customers to DHL Supply Chain Australia and New Zealand CEO, Saul Resnick.

ensure all Australians have access to the treatments they need.”

The facilities will be powered by a combined

DHL is making moves to consolidate its

ensure health supplies are delivered in the

2,700kW of solar power, equivalent to

presence as the largest third-party logistics

perfect condition.

the energy consumed by 450 average

provider for the life science and healthcare

“The Life Sciences and Healthcare industry

Australian family homes over the course

industries.

is one of the most heavily regulated

of a year. Included in this is the company’s

DHL Supply Chain Australia has launched

industries, and DHL is the only 3PL in

showcase 1700kW urban solar plant

four new storage facilities for the

Australia to provide solutions that meet

powering its facility in New South Wales’

storage and inventory management of

current global regulations,” said CEO, DHL

Horsley Park which is reported to be the

pharmaceuticals, medical devices, vaccines,

Supply Chain Australia and New Zealand

first of its kind in Australia.

animal health, diagnostics and consumer

CEO, Saul Resnick.

“DHL Supply Chain is committed to doing

health products.

“We have seen growing interest for our

its part in ensuring our partners and

The additional capacity will reportedly

industry-leading cold storage facilities

customers have access to environmentally

enable DHL to efficiently manage the

which in turn, drives better outcomes for

sustainable supply chain operations that

storage and distribution of any upcoming

the storage and distribution of healthcare

are both cost-efficient and operationally

Covid-19 vaccines.

products.

excellent,” said Resnick. “By investing in

The new facilities have a combined floor

“Increasingly, we have also seen a growing

renewable energy sources, as well as a

space of approximately 64,000 sqm –

appetite for local distribution centres to be

number of other initiatives, DHL Supply

equivalent to nine football fields – across

an ongoing part of global supply chains.”

Chain is on track to meet our long-term

the Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and

In addition to the new facilities, DHL

goal of reducing all logistics-related

Perth metropolitan areas. This investment

Supply Chain will also invest in a new

emissions to zero by 2050.”

includes more than 9,000 sqm of DHL’s

multi-million dollar transport management

Further plans are underway to introduce a

leading cold-chain operations to support

system and national control tower, to

cold chain automation picking and packing

the success of critically important cold chain

support more efficient consignment

solution which will drive compliant, and

products around Australia which must be

planning and offer customers greater

efficient processes to safeguard future

stored in temperatures ranging from 2 to 8

visibility of their deliveries. This builds

demands of the industry in the growing

Degree Celsius. DHL Supply Chain also has

on its existing industry-leading transport

segment of pharmaceutical supply. This

proprietary packaging solutions designed

solutions, which will soon allow DHL to

project will be the first of its kind in

specifically for pharmaceutical products to

offer dual-temperature controlled vehicles

Australia, based in New South Wales.

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Heavy vehicle safety works secure $290M allocation The Federal Government continues to

funding will also help keep people safe on

support vital infrastructure works for the

our roads while making key freight routes

said Buchholz.

“Round 7 of the HVSPP includes livestock

trucking industry.

more efficient, delivering long-term benefits

transport industry projects that will

More than 350 projects will share in more

directly support communities currently

than $290 million in Australian Government

to drivers, businesses and local communities.

“This includes our truckies who form an

funding under Round 5 of the Bridges

essential part of the backbone of our

Regional Council in Queensland, who were

Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of

national economy and have been working

successful in securing federal funding to

the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity

tirelessly during Covid-19 to keep shelves

upgrade the popular Western Queensland

Program (HVSPP).

stocked, hospitals supplied and the

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

Livestock Exchange.

“This project will upgrade the loading and

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

economy running.

“This is just the latest example of the

Development, Michael McCormack, said the

funding flowing under our record $100

traffic movement, providing secure work

funding would improve the productivity and

billion infrastructure pipeline, with the

on the books of local contractors and

safety of bridges and heavy vehicle routes

continued roll out of road infrastructure

businesses who have felt the cumulative

nationwide, while supporting jobs and the

projects supporting local jobs, underpinning

impact of drought and now Covid-19 during

economy at a time it’s needed most.

economic growth and making sure all

construction while delivering lasting benefits

“I am pleased to deliver more than $290

Australians can reach their destinations

to the region for years to come.

million in funding to help upgrade and

sooner and safer.”

“This is just one example of the many

replace bridges that have been damaged

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

impactful projects being funded, with Round

or are deteriorating, while improving key

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said 50

5 of the BRP also providing an opportunity

heavy vehicle infrastructure right across the

per cent of this funding would benefit

for many councils to begin the process of

nation,” said McCormack.

communities affected by the ongoing

replacing or upgrading bridges damaged in

“With nearly 80 per cent of this funding

drought and last summer’s bushfires.

going to local councils, the outcome of

“$146.97 million in funding through these

recent bushfire events “Already more than 500 projects funded

these rounds will support local workers,

rounds will go to councils affected by

through the BRP and HVSPP across the

households and businesses through a

bushfires, drought or both, allowing them to

country have either been completed or

difficult time and position the Australian

prioritise and fast-track their highest priority

are well underway and I look forward to

economy for a strong recovery.

infrastructure projects while supporting

getting shovels in the ground on these

“By improving our road network, this

much-needed local jobs and the economy,”

next projects.”

impacted by drought, such as Longreach

unloading ramps at the facility to improve

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NHVR releases Covid-Safe toolbox talk kit The Regulator doubles down on coronavirus

located within or are required to operate

that while 78 per cent of managers agree

safety advice for the trucking industry.

in areas where Covid-19 cases have been

that there is an ongoing program of safety

A Covid-19 toolbox talk kit focused on

reported,” said Petroccitto.

promotions and communication, while

vehicle, workplace and hand hygiene,

“All transport operators should continue

52 per cent of drivers and 71 per cent of

wearing a facemask and mental health

to have safety conversations with their

loaders agreed.

is part of the National Heavy Vehicle

staff and drivers to reduce the risk of

“Toolbox talks are one of the easiest and

Regulator’s (NHVR) latest release of practical

transmission within their workplace, when

yet most effective ways to share important

industry safety material.

handling freight or interacting with other

safety information and share responsibility

NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, said the toolbox

parties in the supply chain.

for everyone’s safety.

talk kit, which included a series of quick

“Today’s release of the toolbox talk kit also

“The NHVR’s material can be easily modified

guides, videos, checklists and templates,

aligns with National Safe Work Month,

to include company information such as

had been added to the NHVR’s Safety

which is a great reminder for operators

logos and additional topics that are specific

Management System suite, at the request

to continue having frequent and effective

to their business, such as how to report

of operators.

safety conversations.

safety incidents and what to do if staff are

“Many heavy vehicle businesses are still

“A recent NHVR Safety Survey showed

sick or notice symptoms.”

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is doing its bit to support trucking companies amid Covid-19.

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Commission delivers transport reform report National transport reforms have delivered

levels of government over a decade ago to

consider all of the recommendations within

safety and productivity gains, the Federal

make transport safer while making it easier

the report and undertake vital consultation

Government confirms.

for industry to do business – and it’s great to

with regulators, jurisdictions and industry

The results of the Productivity Commission’s

know they’re working.

stakeholders to prepare a response.”

report on National Transport Regulatory

“We are absolutely committed to supporting

McCormack said the review complements

Reform are in.

a thriving national transport industry now

other Australian Government priorities and

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for

and into the future, which is why we asked

investments such as the development of the

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

the Productivity Commission to undertake a

National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy,

Development, Michael McCormack

comprehensive review, including to see what

Heavy Vehicle National Law review and the

welcomed the report, saying it was

we can do better.

Australian Government’s record $100 billion

commissioned by the Australian Government

“I am pleased to hear they found the reforms

nationwide infrastructure spend.

in 2019 to assess the economic impact of

have delivered broad safety and productivity

“By continuing to support our transport

reforms agreed by the Council of Australian

gains for our national transport industry.

industry, we are creating jobs and

Governments in 2008-09.

“These reforms established Australia’s

“This is particularly reassuring in these

opportunities for Australians at a time when

difficult times, as the ongoing Covid-19

it’s needed most, while keeping our quality

national safety regulators for heavy

crisis highlights how vital a safe and efficient

goods connected to local and international

vehicles, rail and domestic commercial

transport network is to our way of life.

markets,” said McCormack.

vessels,” he said.

“The transport reforms were agreed by all

“I acknowledge this report has been eagerly

He thanked the Productivity Commission for

awaited by industry. We will carefully

its work in completing the review.

Barker Trailers donates $20K to Mallacoota Lions Club Original equipment manufacturer, and

help the farmers and communities affected

priority being to help the community rebuild

third-generation business, Barker Trailers,

by the bushfires.

from this devastating event,” said Hillyer.

has distributed the first of its funds, $20,000

Barker’s key supply partners also played an

“The first home to be rebuilt is happening

to the Mallacoota Lions Club, this month

essential role in the campaign by donating or

and burnt homes are still being cleared.

following a successful Bush Fire Relief

discounting parts.

“Reassuringly, birds and animals are

fundraising campaign.

“Everyone should be extremely proud of

reappearing, meanwhile the crows continue

The Mallacoota community lost 120 homes

their efforts and contribution to the Barker

to pinch golf balls on the golf course,” he

and more than 80 properties were damaged

Bushfire Relief project,” said Barker Trailers

said.

by the bushfires.

CEO, Simon Meadows.

The Barker Bushfire Relief has been a huge

As Peter Hillyer from the Lions Club

“It shows how we can all collaborate in

success with the last of the trailers recently

described, the ‘Monster’ which invaded on

many ways to assist and have a positive

sold and a total of $57,000 being raised.

New Year’s Eve 2019 had a severe impact on

impact in tough times.

These funds have been distributed to

businesses, infrastructure and livelihoods.

“Nothing will erase the events of the terrible

three deserving charities and will help with

Witnessing the severe effects of the

fires, but it’s great to have been able to assist

rebuilding communities, supporting farmers

bushfires, Barker Trailers brought the

in a small way,” he said.

and buying CFA equipment.

transport and manufacturing industries

Today, the focus for the Mallacoota Lions

“We are very privileged to be a part of an

together to help assist in a fundraising

Club is to assist those who lost their place of

amazing industry that pulls together to help

campaign.

residence.

others in times of need and look forward

The Barker Trailers team set a goal to sell 10

“We expect that the rebuild will take at least

to seeing the business working on more of

of its trailers, with each one sold providing

three years or more, so we are committed to

these initiatives into the future,” said

funds to the campaign, specifically set up to

maintain assistance over that time with the

Scott Barker. www.trailermag.com.au

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Improved freight productivity is just one of the advantages associated with these road works.

Sealing begins on vital freight route between SA and QLD Essential road works are expected to boost

upgrades to Innamincka Airstrip and Dillions

caused by the recent rain when the road

cross-border freight productivity.

Highway.

surface was literally washed away,” he

In what could be considered a long overdue

Infrastructure and Transport Minister Corey

said. “The state government, together

development, sealing of the first 50

Wingard said the upgrade would unlock

with the Commonwealth, is investing more

kilometres of the Strzelecki Track in northern

huge economic potential for the state.

than $1.1 billion in our regional roads and

South Australia has begun.

“The 472km Strzelecki Track is one of the

infrastructure to deliver safer, smoother

In addition to improving freight productivity

most heavily used unsealed roads in the

journeys and to support and create jobs.”

and increasing road safety, the $10-million

northern region and provides a vital freight

Meanwhile, Energy and Mining Minister

investment by the South Australian

link between SA and Qld,” said Wingard.

Dan van Holst Pellekaan said that in addition

government will also create much-needed

“It’s also an important supply link for major

to benefiting a large part of his electorate,

jobs and support local businesses that are

oil and gas facilities located near Moomba in

the Strzelecki Track sealing would provide

still reeling from the effects of COVID-19.

the Cooper Basin, and an essential transport

flow-on benefits to the whole state through

T&J Constructions is undertaking the work,

corridor for outback communities, tourists

improved productivity and safety for the

which will create 31 jobs over the life of the

and pastoralists.”

important petroleum, cattle and tourism

project.

Wingard said he’d heard from industry how

industries.

The SA company is said to have successfully

dangerous and frustrating it can be for truck

Sealing works on the Strzelecki

delivered a number of projects within the

drivers using the Strzelecki Track, especially

Track, adverse weather conditions

state on behalf of the Department for

following wet weather and flooding.

notwithstanding, are expected to be

Infrastructure and Transport, including

“We saw just last week the damage

completed early in 2021.

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Avoid congestion with new website Road users across New South Wales,

incidents across five jurisdictions taking place

economies,” he said.

Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and

on any given day.

The Transport Management Centre and

the Australian Capital Territory now have a

“In the last year alone, regional NSW has

interstate counterparts publish information

website for road disruption information.

been hit by unprecedented challenges

first-hand from emergency services and

Transport for NSW has launched a live traffic

of drought, bushfires, flood and now

our front line staff making Live Traffic

website, www.livetraffic.com.

Covid-19,” Toole said.

more accurate, timely and reliable than

Minister for Roads, Andrew Constance, said

“This new service will allow locals, as well

information published by third party services.

the Live Traffic NSW website will help drivers

as tourists, to better plan how they move

Transport for NSW is continuing to improve

avoid congestion by showing the impact of

around the regions.

the coverage of incidents by working with

fire, flood, snow, roadworks, crashes and

“This will become particularly important

data providers across the country.

more on roads across five jurisdictions.

when we see travel restrictions start to

The Live Traffic NSW mobile apps are being

“During the unprecedented summer

ease, so we can more safely explore our

updated for iOS and Android for release later

bushfires Live Traffic usage was up 25

own backyard and help regenerate regional

this year.

per cent, with about 195,000 customers accessing the website, and a further 170,000 using the mobile apps,” said Constance.

“We’re very proud that Transport for NSW has brought together different government agencies to provide more information to communities during an emergency situation and drivers travelling interstate.”

The website is reportedly optimised for mobile, tablet and desktop, and users are able explore a map and list of incidents or input a journey to discover incidents on their route which may impact their travel.

Acting Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Roads, Paul Toole, said this was the first time a transport agency had been able to consolidate multiple data feeds into

This government-backed digital solution will benefit all road users.

one government platform, with about 1,500

Qube consolidates logistics assets under new brand Transport and logistics company, Qube, has

options.

in Port Botany, allows Qube Logistics to

announced its latest acquisition.

The agreement includes the acquisition

provide expanded services through bulk and

Qube has acquired the business assets

of Agrigrain’s logistics facilities in both

containerised rail and road services as well

of Agrigrain, a grain handling operation

Narromine and Coonamble.

as bulk port infrastructure.

in New South Wales which offers onsite

Qube Agri, as the new business will be

“The acquisition of Agrigrain facilities is

services including seed and fertiliser

known, forms part of the Qube Logistics

significant as it provides Qube the ability

management, silo and bulk storage, grain

business.

to deliver integrated logistics services to its

drying, grading and bagging and container

The acquisition, together with Quattro in

regional customers,” said Qube Director

packing along with road and rail transport

Port Kembla and Qube’s container services

Logistics, John Digney. www.trailermag.com.au

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Deception Bay interchange upgrade bolsters construction supply chain The transformation of an integral transport corridor, which is part of the Queensland Government’s billion-dollar economic recovery program, will support regional growth.

Works on the jointly funded $163.3 million Bruce Highway upgrade at the Deception Bay Road Interchange will start in the coming weeks after the construction contract was awarded to BMD Constructions.

Concept art of the completed project.

It comes as Moreton Bay commuters have also been given their first artist impressions

including the $662 million Bruce Highway

need of an upgrade and as the Federal

of the interchange upgrade, which will create

upgrade from Caboolture to Steve Irwin Way.

Member who fought to get this funding,

270 jobs during construction.

“Chris Whiting and Shane King have been

I am very happy that it is now becoming a

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

huge advocates for this upgrade and,

reality.”

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

importantly, for creating jobs in the region

State Member for Bancroft, Chris Whiting,

Development Michael McCormack said the

as part of Queensland’s plan for economic

said the upgrade would include two new

Deception Bay Road Interchange upgrade

recovery from Covid-19,” said Bailey.

parallel bridges over the highway, plus

was part of the $12.6 billion Bruce Highway

“Because Queenslanders have stepped up

upgrades to intersections east and west of

Upgrade Program.

to the plate and continue to manage the

the interchange.

“The Australian Government has invested

health impacts of the global pandemic, we’ve

“Motorists who travel along this stretch of

significantly in the projects on the southern

been able to get on with this project as well

the Bruce Highway know just how heavy

end of the Bruce Highway and once open

as a $23 billion pipeline of transport and

traffic can be during rush hour,” he said.

to traffic, these upgrades will continue

road upgrades for Queensland that’ll mean

“Right now, drivers are getting stuck during

to support growth in the region,” said

21,500 jobs.

those peak hours along the two-lane bridge.

McCormack.

“The interchange upgrade will support 270

“Getting the interchange upgraded is needed

“Through the Australian Government’s

direct jobs throughout its life – from design

first so we can then turn our attention

investment, all Queenslanders, including

through to delivery – and once complete,

to duplicating the remaining section of

those travelling home and further north, can

will tackle congestion and safety for the

Deception Bay Road.

expect to see improvements in safety and

thousands of small businesses and families

“We’ve completed the $37.5 million

capacity along the Bruce Highway.

who use the interchange every day.”

Rothwell roundabout upgrade and $7 million

“We are investing in our future beyond

Federal Member for Petrie, Luke Howarth,

Morris and Deception Bay roads intersection

Covid-19 by delivering lasting infrastructure

said the Bruce Highway was a major freight

project, and together with this project it

which will kick-start our economic recovery

transport corridor and increasing the road

means families and businesses will be able to

and benefit Australians for years to come and

capacity would deliver industries greater

spend less time on the road and more time

this project is a perfect example of that.

efficiency transporting goods and produce to

doing what’s important.”

“Our $100 billion, 10-year infrastructure

and from markets.

State Member for Kurwongbah, Shane King,

pipeline will support our economy and create

“The new overpass is welcomed by

said early works to relocate water, power

jobs, particularly for those in the construction

Deception Bay residents as it will reduce

and telecommunications infrastructure were

and building supply chain sectors.”

travel time for small and family businesses

already complete, paving the way for the

Queensland Minister for Transport and

and help people crossing the highway from

project to start.

Main Roads, Mark Bailey, said the upgrade

Narangba, Burpengary East and Deception

The $163.3 million project is jointly

would form a key part of the Queensland

Bay,” he said.

funded by the Australian and Queensland

Government’s $3.13 billion to roads and

“Anyone who knows the existing bridge,

governments through an 80:20 funding

transport program for the fast-growing area,

that is decades old, knows that it is in urgent

arrangement.

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Road markings to support future vehicles: Report The design and maintenance of road markings can impact the performance of advanced driver assistance systems and future automated vehicles, a report has found.

Autonomous vehicles, according to Austroads Future Vehicles and Technology Program Manager, John Wall, said there is a growing range of vehicles with automatedsteering functions that rely on road markings to position the vehicle on the road.

Recent research via Austroads shows that the journey to vehicle automation will take years and collaborative efforts in testing, certification, design and legislation.

While a range of vehicles are already available in the market offering automated-steering

Vehicles of the future will require next-generation infrastructure.

functions enabled by Driver-Assistance Systems, their performance, according to

markings and the surrounding substrate

improving maintenance standards and design

Wall, “depends on the technology used and

is critical for the operation of machine-

principles could generate significant network-

the environment where it’s used”.

vision lane detection. The contrast ratios

wide gains,” said Austroads. “An analysis

The research project was undertaken in four

recommended by Austroads’ Harmonisation

found that the safety benefits of improving

key stages: literature review, stakeholder

of Pavement Markings and National

longitudinal pavement markings exceeded

discussions, on-road and off-road trials and

Pavement Marking Specification published in

the costs by a 3.28 benefits-to-costs ratio.”

cost impact assessment.

2018 were found to be appropriate.

The authors of Implications of Pavement

The literature review and testing showed that

The research also found that line width, lane

Markings for Machine Vision recommended

while machine-vision-enabled lane-guidance

width and continuity impacted performance

improvements to design guidelines for

functions do not operate perfectly, they do

of machine-vision lane detection.

continuity lines, exit ramps and intersections

provide significant road safety benefits.

“While many difficult-to-control factors can

and to maintenance practices to ensure the

Austroads said the study found that the

degrade the machine-vision-system’s ability

benefits of this new technology can be fully

contrast between longitudinal pavement

to detect longitudinal pavement markings,

realised for the community.

Ron Crouch Transport completes acquisition Sydney-based freight carrier, Ron Crouch

(DG) on a secure 9,000-square-metre site.

can offer what it calls a complete 3PL solution

Transport, has acquired an Adelaide business.

Established in 2002, the north Adelaide

for all DG and non-DG freight. It also includes

The announcement made yesterday has seen

business is located within close proximity

food grade product.

Ron Crouch Transport enter into contract for

of interstate transport companies and has

Capacity is estimated at 2,500 pallets.

the acquisition of AG Logistics, a 3PL and

specialised in warehousing agricultural

According to the company this will ensure

transport company.

chemicals including plant protection

consistency of service offering with all other

Based in Cavan, South Australia, AG Logistics

products, crop nutrition liquids and seeds for

sites within its growing network.

operates a purpose-built and bunded

manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.

The acquisition is effective from

warehouse licensed to store dangerous goods

The acquisition ensures Ron Crouch Transport

1 October 2020. www.trailermag.com.au

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Regulator reviews industry safety findings Two-thirds of heavy vehicle businesses have

Systems continues to support better safety

to ensure we are providing the relevant

a safety system in their operation, a survey

results,” said Petroccitto.

and effective information and guidance

has found.

“Importantly, safety systems focus on a

industry needs to keep doing their job

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator CEO, Sal

whole-of-business approach to safety

safely,” he said.

Petroccitto, said the results of the 2020

including the important pre-trip check,

“The survey results, coupled with

NHVR Industry Safety Survey, with a sample

which ensures vehicles are safe to operate

the recent results from the Bureau of

size of 4,000 participants, demonstrates

on the road and that drivers are fit for duty

Infrastructure and Transport Research

the ongoing commitment from the

before getting behind the wheel,” he said.

Economics showing a reduction in truck

majority of industry to keep pursuing

This survey, according to Petroccitto,

fatalities by close to 18 per cent compared

improved safety outcomes.

provides a baseline result of the current

to the last financial year, is pleasing to see.

“We know industry has increasingly

safety environment that the NHVR can

“Although this survey was conducted prior

adopted and invested in improved safety

collectively monitor to understand trends

to the onset of the pandemic, we’re also

practices over the last 10 years and the

and changes across safety practices.

speaking to operators about incorporating

significant take up of Safety Management

“This information is critical as a Regulator

the latest health information into their safety systems.”

Key results of the survey: • 62 per cent of respondents had a basic safety system in place.

• 78 per cent of managers said they had an ongoing program of safety promo communication in their business, compared to 52 per cent of drivers and 71 per cent of loaders.

• 76 per cent of respondents agreed that relevant safety training was occurring on an ongoing basis.

• The most common safety practice among owner-drivers was a vehicle inspection (97 per cent), compared to a regular personal health check-up (71 per cent), a safe driving plan (62 per cent), or keeping informed of safety issues and information (62 per cent).

The NHVR administers the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), which regulates the transport activities of more than 165,000 businesses to achieve a safe, efficient and productive heavy vehicle industry within Australia’s supply chain.

The NHVR conducted the survey in March 2020 and received responses from a wide cross section of industry employees, including drivers, managers and operators.

Last month, a depot manager of a Western Australian transport company was

The focus on safety management across Australia is making a difference.

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convicted in South Australia under HVNL for critical breaches of fatigue regulations.

Timber plantations to expand in VIC Logging operations are on the rise.

The Victorian Government is supporting

in Victoria’s future plantations in a way that

new investment in state-of-the-art wood

a sustainable future for Victoria’s forestry

is sensitive to the environment and local

processing and manufacturing, and the

industry with formal expressions of interest

communities, and creates jobs.

development of new products that use

opening for investors and plantation

Successful respondents will contribute to

plantation fibre for growing markets, such as

developers to expand the state’s plantation

the design of the program ahead of a final

engineered wood products.

timber supply.

competitive application process.

This is a future growth market that the

The Gippsland Plantations Investment

“To ensure the best transition to a plantation-

government will help to turn into jobs growth

Program will significantly grow Victoria’s

based industry, we are investing in new

and prosperity for regional communities,

timber stocks by providing incentives for

plantations and programs that support

and is already being supported by initiatives

new industrial-scale plantings as part of the

innovation, so that these growth markets turn

such as the Gippsland centre of the National

Government’s record $110 million investment

into jobs and economic value for regional

Institute for Forest Products Innovation.

in plantation timber.

communities,” said Symes.

This launch also follows the recent

Five-out-of-six trees harvested in Victoria

The program will operate alongside a farm

announcement of the Victorian Forest Nursery

are already from plantations, with the state

forestry initiative led by VicForests, which

in East Gippsland that will produce around

having the largest area dedicated to timber

will provide opportunities for Gippsland

5 million seedlings each year, which could

plantations in Australia. The program will

landholders to participate in smaller-scale

support plantings and reforestation of around

result in more than 30 million trees being

plantation development. There will be

5,000 hectares annually and create up to 30

planted over the next decade – increasing

ongoing engagement with interested

jobs.

Gippsland’s existing plantation estate by at

Gippsland landholders and communities as

The Gippsland Plantations Investment

least 35 per cent.

the program develops.

Program is part of the Victorian Forestry Plan’s

Expressions of interest are being sought

New plantations will support forestry and

commitment to transition from native forest

from experienced and capable plantation

manufacturing jobs over coming decades

harvesting to a plantation-based sector

investors, developers and managers to invest

by providing the scale needed to enable

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ASCI appoints two Board Directors A not-for-profit professional accreditation body for supply chain management in Australia has confirmed changes in leadership.

Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI)

at Metcash, driving an end-to-end supply

He has a 20-year track record of leading

has announced the appointment of two new

chain transformation with her team which

successful business transformations with

Directors to the Board: Linda Venables and Dr

included network design, the introduction

Global Fortune 500 companies. Since joining

Tom Janoshalmi.

The two appointments bring specialist

of automation and enhanced digitisation of

SAP, Dr Janoshalmi held several leadership

vendor partnership transactions.

positions, including Chief Growth Officer

knowledge and experience in logistics and

She has previously held roles on the

at Digital Business Services, Line of Business

digital technologies to ASCI’s leadership team.

Australian Food and Grocery Council’s

general management in Asia Pacific and

Board have had to play an extremely hands-

Trading Partner Forum and on the Board of

in the Americas. Prior to joining SAP, Dr

on role during the Covid-19 pandemic,

GS1 Australia (barcode standards) along with

Janoshalmi was Supply Chain Manager

according to ASCI President, Alexandra Riha,

having played a key role in heavy vehicle

at Freudenberg Automotive. He holds a

and ASCI’s Board had been no exception.

transport regulation, Chairing the Australian

Doctorate degree from Newcastle University

“Both Linda and Tom demonstrate

Logistics Council’s Retail Logistics Safety

in Operations Research and a Business

knowledge and expertise in global

Committee (RLSC) from 2015 to 2018.

Degree from Stanford Graduate School of

supply chains which helps us identify key

Venables was the ASCI Individual Award For

Business. Also, he is a guest professor at

collaborative programs that can support the

Excellence recipient in 2019 and is a member

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

ASCI Professional Accreditation Scheme,”

of the ASCI NSW Chapter and the ASCI Risk

Departing the Board is Laynie Kelly who

she said.

Committee.

served as Director for more than three years.

Venables has more than 30 years of

Dr Janoshalmi is responsible for SAP’s global

“I am very excited to have these two new

international, operational experience building

Digital Core Movement program, reporting

members on the Board,” said Riha. “They

and leading teams in the UK and Europe,

into the Board. In his current role, Tom

will bring fresh insights, ideas based on

with the last 14 years in supply chain in

focuses on developing and implementing

their vast experiences and networks to

Australia.

strategies for high customer impact

shape future of ASCI for enhancing supply

Most recently, Venables demonstrated her

technology adoption to enable supply chain

chain management as career path and as a

strategic leadership as Chief Logistics Officer

resilience.

recognised profession. www.trailermag.com.au

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What you need to know in November A NEW APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION IS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND DELIVER VALUE FOR THE AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY. All 15 rural research and development

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud

corporations (RDCs) have united to form a

said the creation of Agricultural Innovation

traceability,” said Littleproud.

“Innovation is key to help meet industry’s

new company to drive cross-industry research,

Australia (AIA) will be a game-changer in

target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and

to leverage private sector investment and to

driving unprecedented collaboration and

we know the biggest productivity gains will

target transformational innovation.

coordination of investment in agricultural innovation.

come from long-term, transformational R&D. “Now more than ever, with record

“AIA will capitalise on cross-industry

Government investment to support

opportunities to drive productivity,

Covid-19 recovery, we need to demonstrate

sustainability and profitability in agriculture

the greatest returns from our investments,

by leveraging the power of collaboration,”

improve transparency of outcomes and

said Littleproud.

drive efficiencies and greater uptake of our

AIA, according to Littleproud, is a key Fast Fact

element of the Australian Government’s

R&D efforts.”

John Woods, Chair of the Council of RDCs

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced

new National Agricultural Innovation

and Grains Research and Development

that businesses with an aggregated

Agenda to modernise Australia’s agricultural

Corporation, said AIA represented an exciting

annual turnover between $10 million and $50 million will have access to

innovation system.

The Federal Government is reportedly

new era for Australia’s farming sector.

“AIA will transform investment in Australian

up to 10 tax concessions, while road

committing $1.3 million in seed funding

agriculture,” he said.

and rail projects worth more than

for the first AIA investment strategies to

“Having a single entity to lead cross-industry

$7.5 billion will be fast-tracked around

strategies will make it easier for investors

Australia, first home buyers will get

boost action.

“I welcome the leadership shown by RDCs

extra incentives to purchase a newly

to work together, leveraging their collective

partner with our agricultural system.

built home and the government will pay

knowledge and resources, to target the

“Activities undertaken by AIA will focus on

half the wages of any new apprentices

big, national challenges facing the sector –

areas with greatest impact across multiple

starting from 5 October. Meanwhile,

such as building climate resilience, natural

agricultural industries. To avoid duplication

preliminary data from HIS Markit

resource management and supply chain

of effort, when prioritising opportunities for

showed that Australia’s Services PMI went up to 50 in September from 49 in the previous month, while Composite PMI rose to 50.5 in September 2020 from 49.4, showing a slight expansion in private sector activity.

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Innovation is key to help meet industry’s target for a $100 billion sector by 2030 and we know the biggest productivity gains will come from longterm, transformational R&D.

0.25%

0.87%

45.1%

INTEREST RATE SEPTEMBER 2020

GOVERNMENT BOND 1OY OCTOBER 2020

GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP DECEMBER 2019

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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE

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-1

-3

-2

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Jan 2020

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investment, consideration will be given to

movement of workers, equipment and

again gets the balance right, keeping

existing RDC and industry strategies.”

Queenslanders safe from Covid-19 while

In late September, Queensland’s border

farmers had been working well.

“Queensland’s Chief Health Officer put

arrangements for agricultural industry and

sensible border arrangements in place

industry can get on with what it does best.

workers were extended.

Minister for Agricultural Industry

through a health direction and our feedback

“Queensland produce continues to feed

from industry is that they have been

Queenslanders, other Australians and the

Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner, said

working very well,” said Furner.

world while supporting tens of thousands of

arrangements to allow safe and appropriate

“This extended health direction once

Queensland jobs.

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MODERN ROAD TANKERS Loyal customer Hunts Fuel’s tanker getting ready for a service at Liquip SA.

From the ground up LEADING SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BASED TANKER REPAIR AND INSTALLATION COMPANY, LIQUIP SA, HAS GROWN FROM A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TWO MATES WHO EACH PUT IN $5,000 TO KICK OFF THEIR BUSINESS, J&J ENGINEERING, IN 1984.

Since their honest beginnings in 1984, Liquip

work for ourselves,” says Stevo of the

morning. Then on the Monday morning

South Australia, a proud member of Liquip’s

decision he and Ian, who sadly passed away

Ian and I were sitting there on a couple of

national distribution and service network,

in 2015, made.

Coke crates and we said to each other, ‘we’d

has been servicing the local South Australian

“We gave the company our notices on

better start looking for some work’.”

fuel industry and providing high quality bulk

the Monday and left the following Friday,

Being a spur of the moment decision, neither

transfer products and a solutions driven one-

looking in the newspaper that afternoon to

Stevo nor Ian had planned ahead, but they

stop-shop to keep fuel moving.

find a place to set up.

hit the ground running and it wasn’t long

The Managing Director of Liquip SA, Stevo

“We found a factory at Wingfield for lease

before the work started rolling in for the

Jurkovic and his former business partner and

and signed the contract on the Saturday

newly formed J&J Engineering.

friend, the late Ian Jack, both commenced fitter and turner apprenticeships with a well-known fuel and liquid distribution equipment company in South Australia back in the mid-1970s.

They both progressed through the ranks and by the early 1980s were running the workshop. While they enjoyed the work, the pair believed they could do a better job and provide a higher level of service on their own. They decided, in 1984, to give it a crack.

“We were young and bullet-proof and decided we would like to do this sort of

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Liquip SA workshop and office located in Largs North in South Australia.

They knew the first piece of equipment

repair bulkheads, we do axle and suspension

they needed was a gas detector and this

work; essentially the customer brings the

was duly purchased, using funds from a

tanker in, we do everything that’s needed,

$10,000 pool they had equally contributed

and they pick it up and put it to work.

to at the start-up.

Within 12 months of J&J Engineering’s

Stevo says the company’s commitment

inception, the company had formed a

products that are still to this day locally

strong relationship with customers and

produced and supported by Liquip

Australian petroleum handling equipment

International meant that success of his

Fast Fact

manufacturer, Liquip. At this point, a

business was assured.

Liquip SA has grown from humble

partnership was struck between J&J

“We listen to our customers’ needs and

beginnings when mates Stevo Jurkovic

Engineering and Liquip. Subsequently, J&J

rather than tell them how to run their

and Ian Jack formed J&J Engineering

Engineering was appointed Liquip’s South

businesses, we offer solutions to their

in 1984.

Australian distributor and became known as

problems,” he says. “We’ve always had one

to service excellence and the high-quality

Liquip SA, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“So in 1985 we became the Liquip distributor for SA and we haven’t looked back since,” Stevo says, adding that a lot of the work the company took on in those early years was from fuel companies that acknowledged their dedication, workmanship and high service levels, and who later became some of their most loyal customers.

“A fleet manager from one of the State’s Major Oil Companies rang us and wanted to know if we would take on all their work – and until the day he retired he supported us,” Stevo says. “We had a lot of support from many people in the petroleum industry, who we are truly grateful to, for pushing work our way to support our constant growth.”

The original premises at Wingfield was outgrown within years, prompting a move to the current facility at Largs North, within

Liquip SA’s installation of the industry leading Swift delivery system for Perrys fuel distributors.

close proximity to a number of major fuel distributors, oil companies and neighbouring terminals. Stevo proudly explains that coming

motto: If it’s a hard job we’ll get it done, if

delivery system to Perrys fuel distributors.

from a long line of builders enabled him to

it’s impossible it might take a bit longer.”

This involved Liquip SA fitting out the

construct a purpose-built facility tailoring to

After the passing of Ian, Stevo assumed full

accurate and user-friendly Swift system

local customer and industry needs.

From the outset the goal was to be a ‘one-

ownership of the company and he has a

which allows the customers to deliver high-

succession plan in place with his two sons

flow bulk, gravity and hosereel deliveries

stop-shop’ so Stevo and Ian progressively

Stevo Jnr and Dragan now fully involved

accurately and efficiently.

acquired equipment that enabled them to

in the business. Stevo Jnr now runs the

With new blood flowing through the

supply all the parts and service required to

workshop while Dragan is on the tools.

business, which is part of Liquip’s national

meet the high demands of the both the

Both sons have learnt the operation from

distribution and service network, Stevo

tanker and terminal industries.

They specialise in both minor and major

the ground up and continue Liquip SA’s

continues to serve as an industry leader and

commitment to providing technical expertise

mentor who is confident the future of Liquip

repairs to tankers along with pump

and second-to-none customer service.

SA is in safe hands.

and metering equipment fitups and

With a modern focus Liquip SA is positioned

calibrations to National Measurement

to provide old school service and high-

Institute (NMI) standards.

“We do everything except build new

quality products combined with the

tankers,” Stevo says. “We repair tankers by

highlighted when Liquip SA delivered a new

welding new skins into tanker barrels, we

installation of Liquip’s market leading Swift

latest technology. This point was recently

Contact Liquip South Australia 10 Creswell Road Largs North 5016 SA Ph: 08 8341 7009 Web: www.liquip-sa.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Krueger’s key to success MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS PROVIDER, TASMAN LOGISTICS SERVICES, RELIES ON KRUEGER TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT’S SERVICE AND PRODUCT QUALITY TO EXCEL IN BUSINESS. Ivan Vanis, CEO of Tasman Logistics Services,

have been obvious productivity gains

to equipment to make it safer and more

holds a longstanding partnership with trailer

although we are still struggling at times with

efficient. I feel that we will be seeing more

manufacturer, Krueger Transport Equipment.

weight allowances and mixing/matching

and more longer vehicles on the road as our

“They are our go-to for new equipment,”

containers to ensure we are compliant on

he says. “The service and quality of their

the road. There seem to be more and more

freight task grows.”

Fleet presentation is also extremely

product and competitive pricing structure

PBS combinations on the road across the

important to Ivan.

are the key reasons we have remained loyal

industry which goes to show the efficiency

“We want our equipment looking sharp

to Krueger for more than 15 years.”

and success of these vehicles.”

on the roads,” he says. “We have a

Tasman Logistics Services has made

As for Krueger’s workmanship and

maintenance and cleaning program in place

considerable investments in its Performance-

engineering capabilities, Ivan’s workshop

for all of our equipment and an amazing

Based Standards (PBS) fleet including

team that manages all that. Krueger knows

the acquisition of Krueger PBS-approved

staff rate Krueger’s team at a very high level.

“We are constantly working on new

A-double combinations.

projects including infrastructure jobs

it easier when placing orders.”

“They have been fantastic and are a key

that have requirements for specialised

Tasman Logistics Services’ business,

asset within our fleet,” he says. “We have

and specific equipment,” Ivan says. “We

according to Ivan, is quite diverse.

had no issues with the equipment. There

are seeing changes and modifications

“We pride ourselves on being able to assist

our branding and colours well and it makes

Krueger produces versatile trailers that deliver peak operational performance.

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PBS A-double built by Krueger Transport Equipment.

all customers with all kinds of freight,” he says. “We have a mentality in our business that if we are asked to do something that isn’t within our current scope of works, we will endeavour to create a new area of expertise through the acquisition of talented people. We are excited to be involved in some major infrastructure projects that keep everyone on their toes as its far from a conventional ‘pick up and drop off’ scenario.

Fortunately, Ivan’s business has not been overly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tasman Logistics Services specifies new road transport equipment from Krueger.

“There are a handful of clients with volumes that have slowed due to their exposure to

local community and beyond is a key part of

the hospitality and entertainment industries,

our mission in being a successful business, a

however we are also a service provider

time when profit is put aside to assist those

to large multinationals that are essential

who needed us most.”

services whose volumes have grown

Ivan was also named Young Achiever of

Fast Fact

significantly. The drop and rise in different

the Year at the Australian Freight Industry

Krueger Transport Equipment is at

clients have basically offset each other to

Awards (AFIA). he says being awarded this

the forefront of modern trailer design,

show overall we are roughly where we were

prestigious accolade was a career highlight

manufacturing its versatile ‘Kurtainer’

pre-Covid-19.”

and an absolute honour.

curtainsiders, open decks, skeletal

Earlier this year Ivan joined a number of

“The recognition from my peers and

trailers, freezer vans, dry vans and

industry partners in an initiative led by the

other industry partners, associates and

other custom builds. These models

Victorian Transport Association (VTA) to

competitors was very humbling,” he says.

stand out in the market for their

transport more than 20 shipping containers

“The fact that I alone was recognised

engineering excellence, load restraint

to support families who lost their homes

doesn’t showcase the quality of people

options and enhancements that

during the recent bushfires.

I have around me that have significantly

optimise vehicle operator safety and

“The opportunity to assist our fellow

contributed to the success of our business

promote higher productivity.

Australian’s at a time when they needed

and the award itself. I am most proud of

our assistance arose with the VTA and other

the team we have built at Tasman and the

industry partners,” Ivan says. “It was a time

growth that our business has seen which

when competitors came together for the

in turn has resulted in us growing our

common good of helping people who had

workforce by more that 75 per cent in the

gone through a tough time. Helping our

past four years.”

Contact Krueger Transport Equipment 275 Fitzgerald Road Derrimut VIC 3030 Ph: 03 9366 2133 Web: www.krueger.com.au

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TRAILER BUILDER

Versatility to a T AS A SINGLE FLOAT OPERATOR, MOUNT GAMBIER BASED WINTERFIELDS FLOAT HIRE NEEDED A HEAVY HAULAGE UNIT THAT WAS SUFFICIENTLY VERSATILE TO CARRY A WIDE VARIETY OF STANDARD AND OVERSIZE LOADS. ACCORDING TO THE COMPANY’S OWNER, MATTY WINTERFIELD, A NEW DRAKE 4X4 HYBRID STEERING WIDENER IS THE IDEAL UNIT. A Mount Gambier native, Matty

were still getting busier so I started talking to

According to Matty, the Hybrid Steering

Winterfield has been driving trucks for

Drake and we were soon the proud owners

Widener is an ideal compromise between a

around 25 years, having previously been

of our first new Drake Hybrid 4x4 float, and

Full Widener and a Deck Widener, in short,

a diesel mechanic after completing an

a second-hand Kenworth K104B to pull it,”

the best of both worlds.

apprenticeship in the trade.

His first driving job in the mid ‘90s was with

Matty says.

The Hybrid, for stability, has the forward two

He employed driver Peter ‘Darky’ O’Dea,

axles that widen with the deck as per a Full

forestry company K.C & M.R. Boult, initially

who remains a highly valued employee

Widener, while the rear pair of axles remain

hauling B-double loads of woodchips and

today, to drive the cab-over while he

logs, then later transitioning to float work

continued driving the T904, eventually

fixed in Deck Widener fashion.

Furthermore, a big benefit of the BPW

after the company bought a Drake tri-axle

replacing the original Full Widener with a

Transpec rear tandem axle set is its

Deck Widener to shift its woodchippers and

second Drake Hybrid 4x4 trailer pretty much

steerability – with all four duals either

log harvesting equipment.

Then 11 years ago he decided to start his

identical to the first one.

Sometime later the Kenworths were

self-tracking when travelling forwards or

own heavy haulage business, purchasing a

progressively supplanted by a pair of Scania R

confines. The command steering is controlled

second-hand tri-axle Full Widener and dolly

730s and the business continued to flourish.

by a radio remote that can be used either in

along with an ex-K&S Freighters Ford LTL9000

More recently, work has slowed somewhat

powered by a 400 Cummins to tow it.

As time went by machinery got bigger and

which gave Matty cause to sell one of the

the cab or at the rear of the trailer.

“This is the third Drake Hybrid quad float I’ve

command-steerable when reversing into tight

Scania and Drake Hybrid combinations.

When you own a heavy haulage business,

owned, and I’ve found it to be a really good

he took on more customers, necessitating the replacement of the trusty LTL with

being able to quickly and efficiently adapt to

“You get the stability of a Full Widener along

another ex-K&S unit – a considerably more

a wide variety of haulage tasks is definitely

with the manoeuvrability of a Deck Widener.

powerful Kenworth T904 that had been

the key to success, which is why Matty

“It’s also very useful when you’re travelling

hauling roadtrains in WA.

reckons his latest Drake Hybrid 4x4 float is

on a skinny road and have to pull over to

“That was a really good truck too but we

the best thing since sliced bread.

pass an oncoming vehicle or to let following

Drake’s innovative Hybrid 4x4 float with twin BPW Transpec steer axles has proven to be the ideal unit for Winterfields Float Hire.

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option – the best of both worlds,” he says.

Heavy haulage specialist, Winterfields Float Hire, invests in Drake trailers.

traffic pass. That’s because the left sets of

The Hybrid is definitely the best option in

All up, for Matty Winterfield there is no

wheels on the rear two axles can remain on

these situations.”

Matty adds that he likes the fact that the

substitute for high quality equipment, such

the tarmac which helps maintain stability, with only the forward left wheels having to

rear steer axles are BPW Transpec units

him to do his job in the most efficient, safe

run off onto the gravel.”

because of the simplicity and reliability, with

and cost-effective manner possible.

Another feature of the Hybrid with twin

spare parts readily available off the shelf. The

steer axles that Matty appreciates is the

most important thing, he says, is to keep the

reduced tyre wear.

“I’ve been consistently achieving around

grease up to the kingpins.

170,000km from a set of new tyres. This

regularly, they have a very long service life,”

means the extra cost of the BPW Transpec

he says.

“In my experience, if you grease them

as his Drake Hybrid 4x4 float, that enables

Contact The Drake Group of Companies 19 Formation St Wacol QLD 4076 Ph: 07 3271 5888 Web: www.thedrakegroup.com.au

steering axles is recovered inside 12 months.”

He does, however, add that there’s a caveat for achieving this phenomenal rubber longevity – timely tyre rotations including turning of the steering axle tyres on the rims.

“It’s necessary to move the tyres from the steering axles to the forward fixed axles because the steering action tends to wear the inside shoulders after a while,” Matty says. “We turn the tyres on the rims initially and then we move them to the forward axles to ensure we get the maximum life from them.

“We don’t do big kilometres, we average around 120,000km per year, a lot of which is around town in tight subdivisions, and a lot of forestry work where narrow tracks make access for Full Wideners more difficult.

Matty Winterfield said the Hybrid combines the stability of a Full Widener with the manoeuvrability of a Deck Widener.

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TRAILER BUILDER

A leader in the A-double revolution IN A CONCERTED EFFORT TO SIGNIFICANTLY AND SAFELY BOOST PRODUCTIVITY ON EASTERN SEABOARD LINEHAUL RUNS, VISY LOGISTICS HAS ENLISTED THE EXPERTISE OF VAWDREY AUSTRALIA AND SMEDLEY’S ENGINEERS IN THE UNIQUE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PERFORMANCE-BASED STANDARDS–APPROVED 30-METRE A-DOUBLE COMBINATIONS. The A-double in PBS guise is starting to

to grow, with the new A-double fleet being a

elements of the new A-doubles were

make inroads in Australia as operators realise

strategic element in this growth plan.

imperative, is large reels of paper that are

the substantial gains in payload capacity that

“As we continue to grow and win additional

transported on their ends; when loaded they

can be achieved.

contracts, we will replace subcontractors

stand three metres high and weigh three

However, for Visy Logistics, one of the

with company owned assets and fully utilise

tonnes apiece.

largest logistics service providers in

those assets,” says Angela Kranjcic, GM Sales

“It is a very awkward commodity to

Australia, achieving worthwhile payload

and Business Development at Visy Logistics.

transport, and it posed one of the biggest

benefits required a good deal of ‘out of

“Intrinsic to this is a change in our equipment

challenges in terms of meeting the static

the box’ design and engineering due to

model and obviously the advent of the

roll threshold or high-speed off-transient

the high centre of gravity nature of some

A-doubles encourages further internalisation

manoeuvre test requirements for PBS

commodities it transports.

The firm currently uses its own equipment

of our transport task on linehaul corridors

approval,” says Visy Logistics Fleet and

where it’s commercially feasible to use these

Equipment Manager, Glen Fulton. “This was

for 40 to 45 percent of its work, with the

particularly challenging because we were

remainder done by subcontractors. The plan

advanced pieces of equipment.”

A key product carried by Visy Logistics,

is to flip this figure as the company continues

for which specific engineering and design

non roll coupled (A-double) combination, so

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going from a roll coupled (B-double) to a

Visy Logistics A-double combination rolls out.

coming up with a design that would satisfy

Rob adds that a lot of testing and validation

provide, along with the extra payload

all the criteria was difficult at the start.

work went into ensuring the super single

height we were able to achieve – all these

“It took several attempts and a lot of work

wheels on the combination would be

benefits would not have been possible

in close collaboration with specialist PBS engineers and Vawdrey Australia to come

allowed the same mass limits as dual wheels.

When it came time to start building the

with dual wheels.”

Glen adds that in addition to the mandatory

up with a solution that would work for us,”

curtain-sided trailers, Vawdrey faced some

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) technology,

Glen says. “But in the end it was all worth

frontiers of its own as compared with

other cutting-edge features include

it because we managed to achieve around a

regular trailers the European sourced wide-

intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

20 per cent payload gain over the B-doubles

track axles and suspension required wider

(TPMS) that ensure correct tyre pressures

we were using to transport the paper reels,

spacing of the chassis frame rails. Vawdrey

are consistently maintained across the entire

with the opportunity to increase that figure

Australia Director, Paul Vawdrey, takes up

further moving forward by adding some

the story.

“We’ve designed and engineered unique

combination.

“All of our prime movers feature state-of-

smarts in relation to vehicle design.”

As for the considerable PBS-specific design

the-art fatigue management and all-around

frames to suit the cutting-edge axles and

visibility camera systems and each of

and engineering work that went into

suspension that enables these units to meet

our drivers completes a specialised and

the project, Robert Smedley, Managing

the stringent PBS criteria – both the trailer

comprehensive DECA training program to

Director of Melbourne-based Smedley’s

frames and dolly frames were clean sheet

familiarise them with the new A-double

Engineers, says lofty goals were achieved by

designs for us,” he says.

combinations and the technology before

incorporating some groundbreaking solutions.

“This is the first time a Concessional Mass

“The internal payload height and the minimal

their first journey,” Glen says.

tare weights we were able to achieve were

With a batch of Vawdrey A-double

Limit (CML) of 17 tonnes has been approved

really, really good.”

combinations set to be progressively

for PBS operation of a tandem axle dolly

Paul is adamant that the Visy A-doubles are

introduced over the next six months or so,

with standard 385/65R22.5 (low profile)

game-changers in the industry. He says that

Visy Logistics is effectively raising the bar

super-single tyres,” Rob says. “This is an

the latest super single tyres are technically

by a considerable margin in the safe and

absolute game-changer for the industry

far superior to the units of yore that failed to

efficient transport of its commodities.

and along with the wide-track axles and

gain widespread acceptance largely because

suspension – which haven’t previously been

their maximum weight allowance was

used on trailers in Australia – enabled us to achieve the unprecedented level of stability

significantly less than duals.

“These new super singles are a magnificent

that was required for the high payload

piece of engineering,” Paul says. “The

height loads.”

fuel savings and the weight savings they

Contact Vawdrey Australia 1-53 Quantum Close Dandenong South VIC 3175 Ph: 03 9797 3700 Web: www.vawdrey.com.au

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MOVING FLOOR

WALKING FLOOR® unloaders offer safety and flexibility in the field DESIGNED TO HANDLE A VARIETY OF BULK PRODUCTS, KEITH’S WALKING FLOOR® SYSTEMS OFFER MANY BENEFITS OVER CONVENTIONAL TIPPER TRAILERS. KEITH® has adapted its proven WALKING

equipment, which is not recommended for

WALKING FLOOR® technology is a horizontal

FLOOR technology to the aggregate and

tipping trailers due to the increased risk of

loading and unloading system. While in

asphalt industries, resulting in a safer, more

overturning the trailer.

motion, the floor slats remain horizontal,

efficient and versatile trailer.

The horizontal unloading action of a

Another benefit of unloading trailers with a WALKING FLOOR® system is that there is no

reciprocating sequentially and then in unison to convey the load. KEITH® has more

moving floor system eliminates many of the

risk of hitting overhead power cables or trees

than 40 years of experience engineering

hazards of using tipping trailers to unload

during unloading. Trailers can also unload in

trailer unloading solutions for our customers.

products in the field. Several factors can

All systems are backed by a standard two-

cause tippers to become unstable when

tunnels, under bridges and inside buildings.

A trailer outfitted with a WALKING FLOOR®

raised for tipping. A road surface that is not

unloader provides operators with flexible

For more information on KEITH® WALKING

level, material that shifts or does not evenly

unloading options. Unloading can be stopped

FLOOR® products and its international

unload and wind gusts – all can contribute

or slowed as needed, allowing for the delivery

locations, visit www.keithwalkingfloor.com or

to overturned trailers.

Trailers with WALKING FLOOR® systems

of partial loads or loads at multiple locations.

talk to Zyggy Reinoga on 0404 041 883.

safety unload on uneven ground; provide

materials, from abrasive products such as

a controlled material discharge; and can

aggregate to lighter materials like wood

unload in windy conditions. In addition,

chips. This provides operators with nearly

these trailers can unload adjacent to other

unlimited backhauling opportunities.

®

Trailers fitted with WALKING FLOOR® unloaders provide operators with flexible unloading options.

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The systems also handle a variety of bulk

year warranty on hydraulic components.

Contact KEITH® Walking Floor® Factory 2/11-15 Marlo Place Hallam VIC 3803 Ph: 0404 041 883 Web: www.keithwalkingfloor.com

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The wheel deal TRUCK AND TRAILER COMPONENT COMPANY JOST HAS FORGED A STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODRIDE TYRES AUSTRALIA TO SUPPLY A RANGE OF ALLOY WHEEL AND TYRE PACKAGES TO AUSTRALIAN TRAILER MANUFACTURERS INCLUDING PUMPA MANUFACTURING AND BULK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT. Goodride Tyres Australia is a 100 per cent

ever-expanding Australian market,” Joe says.

“We believe the factory’s extensive range

“Our truck range covers key market sizes

Australian-owned and operated firm that is equally owned by both company Directors and

and commitment to product quality and

pattern range; our mission is to supply

has been operating for more than 13 years.

The company’s core tyre brand is Goodride,

value are exactly what the Australian market

products that perform in the toughest

is looking for.

Australian climate.”

which is a brand manufactured by what’s

“A natural progression was to expand

When asked how the company was

reported to be the largest tyre factory in

our offering to other items such as truck

introduced to JOST alloy wheels and what

China and one of the top 10 largest global

alloy wheels, allowing Goodride to

features of the product stood out, Joe says,

tyre manufacturers.

Joe Limina, Chief Executive Officer of

provide a complete package for our trailer

“We were looking for a wheel supplier to

manufacturing partners and tyre dealers.

complement Goodride’s vision of quality,

Goodride Tyres Australia, says the company

Joe mentions that while truck tyres are one

was founded in response to what was

of its specialities, Goodride Tyres offers

value, and exceptional service.

“The JOST brand is synonymous with

perceived as a need for another strong

products for all vehicles great and small.

providing a comprehensive range

contender in the growing local market.

“From the smallest passenger car to the

of advanced technology transport

“Having seen Goodride’s success in other

largest item of earthmoving equipment,

components in Australia as well as other

global markets, our company Directors saw

we have the full range of tyres to suit most

an opportunity to introduce this brand to the

needs and applications,” he says.

parts of the world.”

As for which trailer manufacturers Goodride

Bulk Transport Equipment tipper combination.

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and is complemented by an extensive tread

PUMPA Manufacturing trailer.

supplies its wheel and tyre packages to, Joe

says, “Over many years we have found

style and application of every customer.

says PUMPA Manufacturing at Swan Hill and

Goodride Tyres to offer products of high

Whether it’s for on- or off-road use, using

Bulk Transport Equipment (Melbourne and

quality and good value, and with very high

either machined finish or polished alloy

Toowoomba) are two prominent customers.

“PUMPA Manufacturing is renowned

levels of service.”

rims, our packages enhance the look and performance of the equipment to which

throughout Australia for its consultative

It’s a similar story with Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE), a company Joe describes

approach to manufacturing products

as also having a solid reputation for

Warranty is another important factor,

ideally suited to its customers’ daily

producing top quality equipment,

and Joe says both Goodride tyres and

needs,” Joe says.

“The company’s engineering prowess

thanks to extensive engineering and

JOST wheels are covered by a five-year

manufacturing capabilities and the

nationwide warranty against any defects in

enables it to construct reliable and durable

utilisation of advanced technologies that

the manufacturing process.

trailing equipment that produces profitable

As for his expectations for business

outcomes for the end user.”

are incorporated into its processes.

“BTE’s relentless focus on innovative

Asked why the company chooses Goodride,

design and quality workmanship ensures

Covid-19 has impacted in many ways, the

Jason King from PUMPA Manufacturing

its customers receive products of

transport industry has continued to perform

outstanding quality that precisely suit their

well as retailers have needed to change how

requirements,” Joe says.

they bring products to market. He expects

In response, Alan Griffiths from BTE says,

this positive trend will continue.

they are fitted.”

performance in the future, Joe says while

“Goodride’s products and service have served us well over many years. The brand

Contact

Fast Fact

has been well accepted in the market and

Goodride Tyres Australia partners with

our customers keep coming back requesting

JOST Australia Web: www.jostaustralia.com.au Ph: 1800 811 487

JOST Australia to supply high quality

Goodride tyres and JOST alloy wheels to be

alloy wheel and tyre packages to the

fitted to their builds.”

Australian transport industry and

In terms of tailoring the packages to

trailer builders.

individual customer requirements, Joe says, “Our packages are tailored to suit the look,

Goodride Tyres Unit 1, 44 Fenton St Huntingdale VIC 3166 Ph: 1300 918 221 Web: www.goodridetyresaustralia.com.au

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Connectivity is key BULK LIQUID AND CHEMICAL TRANSPORT CARRIER, UNANDERRA TANKER HIRE, HAS INVESTED IN WABCO TELEMATICS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF ITS OPERATIONS. Unanderra Tanker Hire (UTH) has been

Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and

servicing the liquid transport needs of specialised freight companies along

Northern Territory.

“Our primary operation is in Port Kembla,

Australia’s eastern seaboard for more than

as well as a secondary depot in Minto, New

diagnostic software.

40 years. Managing Director, Jeremiah

South Wales, with a sub-depot in country

WABCO Product Support Manager, Blair

Wiedl, says the business is committed

Victoria, and a presence in south-east

Rundle, says TX-TRAILERFIT provides a basis

to providing environmentally sound and

Queensland,” Jeremiah says. “UTH staff

to estimate and evaluate the technical health

efficient transportation of various liquid

are trained in the handling of DG and are

products, specialising in chemicals and

licensed by the Environmental Protection

of each trailer.

“It processes the diagnostics code history

corrosive 8 Dangerous Goods (DG).

as logged by the Operating Data Recorder

The company utilises a diverse fleet of

Authority.”

UTH has arranged for the fitment of WABCO

modern vehicles including small rigid

telematics on its heavy vehicles to keep track

as diagnostic trouble codes, warning lamps,

tankers, semi-trailers and B-double

of its assets.

tilt alerts, insufficient tyre pressure, RSS

configurations. There are currently 47 trucks

“Tracking our fleet is of upmost importance,”

events, supply pressure warnings, wheel-

and rigids (a mix of Kenworth, Western Star,

Jeremiah says. “We need to know where

speed, demand pressure and axle load

Mercedes-Benz, DAF and Volvo) and 66

UTH trucks and trailers are at all times. This

trailers – aluminium, stainless steel, fibreglass

helps us manage the fatigue of our drivers,

sensor data,” he says.

“The solution includes up-to-date digital

and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

UTH provides metro, short-haul and line-

provide accurate ETAs for our clients and is

trailer ID cards, describing various technical trailer details, such as trailer brand, model,

haul cartage within New South Wales

also critical in our trip planning.”

The main product that UTH uses is TX-

as well as linehaul cartage that covers

TRAILERFIT tracking portal and the WABCO

“Daily monitoring and follow-up of the

(ODR) and specifically features events such

EBS type and axle configuration.

Fast Fact Unanderra Tanker Hire has its own National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) regulated workshop with full-time mechanics and 24/7 emergency breakdown service to minimise equipment downtime while meeting all regulatory and industry standards. The fleet’s use of WABCO telematics ensures efficient and timely Workshops use WABCO telematics for diagnostic purposes.

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operations.

evolution of technical health based on

the chance of vehicle breakdowns, eliminates

Jeremiah says. “ Tracking driver behaviour is

diagnostics trouble codes, EBS warning

unnecessary maintenance and optimises

good to coach and change driver behaviour

lamps and other contextual information

maintenance scheduling, parts replacement

to reduce incidents.”

such as location, result in the attribution of

sessions, ensuring faster response times in

To maintain its WABCO telematics systems

a health score per trailer, which is constantly

the workshop.

and to stay up to date with the latest

updated according to any new event that

“ The ability to live track assets and view

technologies, UTH has partnered with Air

may have occurred.”

events and alerts is the main reason why

Brake Systems.

TX-TRAILERFIT, according to Blair, reduces

UTH has invested in WABCO telematics,”

“The aftersales for the WABCO product is great,” Jeremiah says.

UTH recently purchased two new trailers and has retrofitted four units with plans to fit the WABCO system to the entire fleet.

Jeremiah has seen immediate benefits with the use of WABCO telematics.

“Tracking is live,” he says. “We can prove locations, times, events and weights, air pressures and so on. It’s great to be able to have this data now and look back at history to learn.”

Contact

A view of the digital portal.

WABCO Australia Unit 3, 8 Anzed Court Mulgrave VIC 3170 Ph: 03 8541 7000 Web: www.wabco-auto.com

TRAILER BUILDING MATERIALS/COMPONENTS

Making the switch ELECTRONICS COMPANY, REDARC, IS RELEASING ITS LATEST BATTERY MASTER ISOLATION SWITCH THAT FULFILS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NEW AUSTRALIAN DANGEROUS GOODS STANDARD. Since its launch in 2016, the Australian Made BMIS (Battery Master Isolation Switch) has been trusted by commercial vehicle manufacturers like Kenworth to safely isolate vehicle batteries when

Battery Master Isolation Switch.

required and ensure a reliable performance while the vehicle is operating.

During the development of the BMIS, it underwent extensive independent testing and validation including rugged field trials to ensure the unit could be fitted as OE equipment. This, according to REDARC, is a prime example of collaboration and cooperation with an OEM to ensure a

Owners and operators of Road Tank vehicles rely upon the manufacturers of the safety components like REDARC to assure compliance and reliable safety.

world best product outcome.

Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road

vehicles rely upon the manufacturers of the

Now with the recent release of the new

and Rail (ADG Code) which sets out the

safety components like REDARC to assure

Australian Dangerous Goods Standard

requirements for transporting dangerous

compliance and reliable safety.

AS2809:2020, REDARC is proud to release

goods by road or rail. The Heavy

REDARC Managing Director, Anthony

the next generation BMIS (V2) fulfilling the

Vehicle Industry Association affirms that

Kittel, explained that isolation switches are

requirement for a Master Isolation Switch

compliance to the Australian standard

assessed as part of the full vehicle safety

under that standard.

is required to make road tank vehicles

system under these standards, and this is

The new Australian standard is referred

conformant to the legislated standards.

why REDARC have ensured that the BMIS

to within the Australian Code for the

Owners and operators of Road Tank

meets the criteria and enables the vehicles to operate safely in those conditions.

“We have been working for over 30 years (since 1989) with the truck original equipment manufacturers, supplying products they can rely upon,” he said.

“We continue to work closely with our customers to provide products that meet their needs as well as industry standards.

“The upgraded compliance of the BMIS is another example of how our design engineers strive to set the industry benchmark for innovation in electronic vehicle technology.”

Contact

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Most Air spring suspension rely on the shock absorbers to limit extension travel and maintain firm tyre to road surface contact.

Image Courtesy of SAF-Holland (Aust) - Modul suspension

Shock value SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENTS THAT CAN AFFECT TYRE WEAR, STABILITY, VIBRATION, DRIVER COMFORT AND THE LIFE OF OTHER STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. PACCAR PARTS AUSTRALIA PROVIDES OPERATORS WITH THE GEAR AND THE SERVICE THEY NEED TO MAXIMISE TRAILER AND HEAVY VEHICLE UPTIME. One of the main cause of tyre wear on air

designed with a hydraulic limiting lock-

suspended trailers, according to PACCAR

out feature which prevents over extension

Parts Australia, is due to worn shock

of the shock under extreme conditions,

absorbers. A good understanding of how

which in turn limits extension of the air

shocks function, and maintaining heavy vehicle equipment with quality parts, can

spring.

4. Maintaining road to tyre surface

help keep heavy vehicles on the job.

contact. Maintaining firm tyre-to-road

Shock absorbers are expected to perform a

contact is critical for safe steering,

range of vital functions including: 1. Transforming movement to heat.

handling and load control.

PACCAR Parts Australia emphasises that

Velocity sensitive dampers transform the

preventative maintenance is the key to

kinetic energy produced by suspension

maximising truck and trailer uptime.

movement into thermal energy, which is

“Routine inspection as part of a scheduled

dissipated via hydraulic fluid.

2. Reducing cost per kilometre. Properly

maintenance program can help to identify signs of problems in these critical

functioning shock absorbers can help

components early on,” says Rekha Mohan,

reduce operating expenses by extending

Senior Product Manager at PACCAR Parts

tyre life, reducing wear and tear to other

Australia. Below are some of the simple

components and protecting the trailer

visual inspection techniques that can

investment.

3. Preventing damage to the air spring suspension. Most shock absorbers are

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help get the maximum life out of shock absorbers and related suspension parts.

1. Understanding the difference between

Light Misting

When replacing worn air bags, remember to replace worn shock absorbers. As for choosing the right shock, the application in which the trucktrailer combination operates or will operate is the deciding factor.

will reduce the impact of laden axles on roads and related infrastructure according to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

In addition, when replacing shocks on road-friendly suspensions, it is important to replace only with a shock absorber part number that is listed on the Vehicle

misting and leakage is important. Misting

4. Look out for any accumulated debris on

Standards Bulletin 11 (VSB 11) certificate

is normal for the function of a shock

the air springs/hub seals/shock absorbers.

against the particular model of suspension

absorber whereas fluid leakage from

They need to be cleaned if present as

in question, to ensure ongoing compliance

the upper seal, which could drip over

heavy dust/debris can act as an abrasive

to HML accreditation. Relevant VSB 11

the shock body, is a clear indication for

that can potentially cause wear and tear.

certificate numbers are required to be

replacement.

2. Mounting bolts have to be tight, loose

“When replacing worn air bags, remember

displayed on the vehicle under the scheme

to replace worn shock absorbers,” Mohan

so that they can be easily referenced. All

bolts can cause damage to mounting

says. “As for choosing the right shock,

VSB 11 certificates can be found on the

holes, which can in turn loosen the

the application in which the truck-trailer

Department of Infrastructure website for

combination operates or will operate is the

easy cross reference with the certificate

deciding factor.”

label on the vehicle.

intact and not broken. Incorrect ride

All vehicles accredited with Higher Mass

“We always recommend a like-for-like

height or shock absorber can damage

limits (HML) under NHVAS must be fitted

replacement where possible,” Mohan

the mounts.

with Road friendly suspension (RFS), which

says. “And if you are in the market for an

fitment of a new shock absorber.

3. Upper and lower mounts have to be

aftermarket shock absorber, please choose established brands with proven product quality, service, warranty and technical support.”

“We carry a huge range of both OEM and aftermarket trailer shock absorbers such as BPW Transpec, Hendrickson, Koni, Monroe, Powerdown and our own brand TRP to name a few,” Mohan says. “Our dedicated parts specialists at our dealerships can help with your technical and sales queries.”

PACCAR Parts Australia helps fleet operators to maximise uptime on the road and allows for peace-of-mind with a firm commitment to delivering on parts availability that is reinforced by technical expertise and nationwide dealer support.

With more than 250,000 available truck and trailer parts and accessories, an efficient inventory management system complemented by innovative warehousing technologies and a large dealer network, PACCAR Parts Australia has the trucking industry covered.

PACCAR Parts Australia would like to thank Hendrickson, Monroe and SAF-Holland for their technical inputs to this article.

Contact

Heavy Misting

Leakage

Shock absorber misting and leaking examples. Image Courtesy of Hendrickson Asia Pacific

PACCAR Parts Australia 20 Canterbury Road Bayswater VIC 3153 Ph: 1800 772 787 Web: www.paccarparts.com.au

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SPECIAL REPORT

Federal Budget 2020-21 in review RECORD ROAD SAFETY AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND REVISED TAX RELIEF SCHEMES FOR BUSINESSES, AMONG OTHER IMPORTANT ALLOCATIONS, UNDERPIN AUSTRALIA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLANS. The Australian Government is investing $2

over 18 months under a new Road Safety

with jurisdictions required to provide road

billion in the 2020-21 Budget towards road

Program to deliver an estimated 3,000

safety data as a key condition of funding.

safety initiatives.

kilometres of lifesaving road improvements

“We are ensuring this road-safety package

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

and support thousands of jobs right across

can roll-out quickly, saving lives and reducing

Infrastructure, Transport and Regional

the country.

injuries,” he said.

Development, Michael McCormack, said

“The program will deliver works such as

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and

working towards zero fatalities and serious

new shoulder sealing, rumble strips to alert

Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said road

injuries on Australian roads was a core

drivers they are moving out of their lane,

crashes cost the national economy about

priority for the Government, which is why

median treatments to prevent head-on

$30 billion a year and caused immeasurable

the Budget was funding this significant

collisions and barriers to prevent run-off-

suffering for affected families.

investment.

road crashes and protect against roadside

“It is absolutely heartbreaking that every

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility

hazards.

year around 1,200 people die on our roads

and the Government is playing our part

“The program will be delivered in three,

and tens of thousands more are seriously

by investing in road safety projects to get

six-month tranches and on a ‘use it or lose

injured,” said Buchholz.

people where they need to be sooner and

it’ basis.

”One death on our roads is one too many,

safer,” said McCormack.

“Funds that States and Territories do not

and we are working closely with our state

“We are committing an additional $2 billion

spend will be re-allocated to those that can,

and territory colleagues to ensure the next

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The Budget will support the transport industry and encourage strong economic recovery.

National Road Safety Strategy improves outcomes for all Australians.

“To ensure our investments are driven by quality data and road safety improvements are accurately monitored and evaluated, we are also investing $5.5 million over four years to establish an Australian-first National Road

To ensure our investments are driven by quality data and road safety improvements are accurately monitored and evaluated, we are also investing $5.5 million over four years to establish an Australian-first National Road Safety Data Hub.

Safety Data Hub. “The Data Hub will create the first nationally

$3.5 billion rolling water infrastructure fund.

available road safety data collection to assess

These investments, according to the Federal

the effectiveness of road safety efforts by all

Government, will deliver an economic plan

Australian governments.

for a stronger, more resilient Australia that

“This will support our commitment to deliver

boosts the economy, provides water security

the new National Road Safety Strategy and

for regional and rural Australia and meets

put Australia on a path to achieve zero

the national freight challenge.

fatalities and serious injuries by 2050,” he

Funding is being delivered to critical

said.

transport infrastructure projects in every

These additional investments build on the

state and territory, including: • an additional $490.6 million for the Coffs

$500 million the Federal Government is already spending on Targeted Road Safety Works, boosting jobs and the economy while

Harbour Bypass in New South Wales; • $528 million for upgrades to the

Western Australia; • $136 million to progress the Main South Road Duplication in South Australia; • $65 million for the Tasman Bridge Upgrade in Tasmania; • $46.6 million for National Network Highway Upgrades in the Northern Territory; and • $87.5 million for the Molonglo River Bridge in the Australian Capital Territory.

McCormack and Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, said in a joint statement that

delivering life-saving upgrades in every single

Shepparton and Warrnambool rail lines

the $110 billion 10-year infrastructure

state and territory.

in Victoria;

investment program will support

In addition to its road safety commitments, the Morrison-McCormack Government has released more details on its record $110 billion transport infrastructure program and

• •$750 million for Stage 1 of the Coomera Connector in Queensland; • an additional $80.0 million for the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network in

Australia’s recovery, with projects currently under construction expected to support over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs over the life of the projects. www.trailermag.com.au

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“This Budget provides the framework to

delivering enhancements across the original

boost that businesses across the country

deliver even greater benefits from these

program to connect regional Australia to

desperately need,” he said.

nation-defining investments.

cities and markets and establish a corridor-

While businesses would normally have to

“We are building on our long-term

of-commerce for generations to come.”

return to profit before they can use their

commitment of $10 billion on the Bruce

Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has also outlined

losses, the Treasurer confirms these are not

Highway in Queensland and we are also

tax relief for business to kickstart activity in

normal times.

looking to the future with $20 million

the private sector.

“Losses incurred to June 2022 can be offset

towards the Bruce Highway Upgrade

Following the expansion of instant asset

against prior profits made in or after the

Strategy to develop future investment

write-off scheme, the Government will now

2018-19 financial year,” said Frydenberg.

priorities on this key Queensland corridor.

We are continuing to ensure that our regional

allow 99 per cent of businesses to write off

“In order to keep their workers, these

the full value of the assets they purchase.

highways are efficient through a commitment

“Businesses with a turnover of up to $5

businesses need help now.

“The Government is also providing $105

of $560 million for the Singleton Bypass on

billion will be able to immediately deduct

million in tax relief to expand access to a

the New England Highway in New South

the full cost of eligible depreciable assets

range of small business tax concessions

Wales, $100 million for access upgrades to

acquired from 7.30pm (AEDT) on 6 October

by lifting the aggregated annual turnover

the Strzelecki Track in South Australia, $16

2020 and first used or installed by 30 June

threshold for these concessions.

million each for upgrades to the Goldfields

2022,” said Frydenberg.

“Businesses with an aggregated annual

Highway and the Broome-Cape Leveque Road

“It will unlock investment, expand the

turnover between $10 million and $50 million

in Western Australia and $120 million for

productive capacity of the nation and create

will, for the first time, be able to access up to

upgrades to the Carpentaria Highway in the

tens of thousands of jobs.

Northern Territory.

“Our infrastructure pipeline isn’t just

“Small businesses will buy, sell, deliver,

ten small business tax concessions.

“The expanded concessions will apply in

install, and service these purchases.

three phases, with the first phase starting

driving road investment, our commitment

“To complement this full expensing, the

from 1 July 2020. The changes will reduce

to substantial rail investment is full steam

Government will also temporarily allow

red tape and support around 20,000

ahead, unlocking the economic potential of

companies with a turnover of up to $5

businesses to attract workers and retain

our regions.

billion to offset tax losses against previous

“We are investing in the transformational

profits on which tax has been paid.

jobs,” he said.

The Government, according to the

Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project,

“This will provide a targeted cash flow

Treasurer, will also enhance previously

Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz, said the 2020 Federal Budget will help transport businesses across the nation to invest, hire, innovate and grow.

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These changes will commence from 1 July 2021 and help more than 11,400 companies that invest in research and development to create the jobs of today and tomorrow. Tax relief for hardworking Australians and businesses is part of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs, rebuild the economy and secure Australia’s future.

additional $1.2 billion to create 100,000 new apprenticeships and traineeships, with a 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who employ them,” said Frydenberg. To help more Australians get a job, in this Budget we are also funding 50,000 new higher education short courses and 12,000 new Commonwealth supported places for higher education in 2021.”

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has endorsed measures outlined in the Federal

announced reforms to invest an additional

arrears at the rate of $200 per week for those

Budget that will give freight and logistics

$2 billion through the Research and

aged between 16-29, and $100 per week for

businesses confidence to invest in their

Development Tax Incentive.

futures, hire young new workers and carry

“These changes will commence from 1 July

those aged between 30-35,” said Frydenberg.

“Eligible employees are required to work a

2021 and help more than 11,400 companies

minimum of 20 hours per week.

back tax losses to help recover from Covid-19.

“Australian businesses – including the

that invest in research and development to

“To be eligible, employers will need to

hundreds of transport companies that

create the jobs of today and tomorrow,” he

demonstrate an increase in overall employee

have kept our economy moving during

said. “Tax relief for hard-working Australians

headcount and payroll for each additional

a pandemic – are the backbone of our

and businesses is part of the Government’s

new position created.

nation,” said VTA CEO, Peter Anderson. “In

Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs, rebuild

“Treasury estimates that this will support

this Budget, the Government has rightly

the economy and secure Australia’s future.”

The Budget also includes a $4 billion

around 450,000 jobs for young people.”

recognised that after a year of misery

The JobMaker Plan includes a $1 billion

businesses need meaningful incentives that

JobMaker Hiring Credit which will be

JobTrainer Fund to create up to 340,000 free

will inspire confidence to invest in themselves

payable for up to 12 months for each new

or low cost training places for school leavers

and future workers.”

job, effective 7 October, to employers who

and job seekers.

Anderson backs the Governments’s bid to

hire eligible employees aged 16-35.

“The Hiring Credit will be paid quarterly in

“We are building on our existing support

incentivise investment.

for apprenticeships by committing an

“Extending the instant asset write-off program will stimulate spending on new trucks, trailers, technology and other equipment to renew our aging transport fleet which will have enormous benefits for safety and productivity,” he said.

“And for those transport businesses that have been unable to work because of forced closures, the ability to carry-back losses and receive a tax credit could be just what they need to recover as our economy starts to re-open.”

The JobMaker and JobTrainer announcements are also vital in keeping supply chains moving according to Anderson.

“Our industry needs a steady supply of motor vehicle mechanics and other professional trades to service fleets of prime movers and other transport vehicles, so that supply chains are safe, efficient and productive,” he said.

Like the VTA Driver Delivery program is designed to incentivise the training and hiring of young, new heavy vehicle drivers, JobTrainer will support employment of young people in sectors the transport industry relies on.” www.trailermag.com.au

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Infrastructure Australia to advise on Covid-19 recovery GOVERNMENT AGENCY, INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA, HAS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE 2020–21 FEDERAL BUDGET TO PROVIDE REFORM AND INVESTMENT ADVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURELED COVID RECOVERY. Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew.

This funding will ensure Infrastructure Australia is resourced to expand the 2021 Australian Infrastructure Plan to respond to Covid-19, lead new research on the capacity of the infrastructure sector to deliver the investment pipeline and conduct an 18-month comprehensive reset of the Infrastructure Australia Assessment Framework, the basis for inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List.

“We are pleased to receive additional resources to advise Australia’s governments on the investments and reforms needed to accelerate recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Infrastructure Australia CEO, Romilly Madew.

“This year’s Budget has provided further investment in a sector already undertaking record levels of activity. This additional funding will support improved planning and decision-making to avoid constraints and overheating in the sector, reflective of the impacts of Covid-19.

and industry data to provide an annual

Australia has been focused on improving the

“This expanded role for Infrastructure

snapshot of market capacity to support

efficiency of our business case assessments,”

Australia as the nation’s independent

targeted investment and reform,” she said.

said Madew.

infrastructure advisor speaks to the

Madew said population growth in cities and

“In an extension of that work, we are pleased

importance of infrastructure in the Covid-19

other major shifts prior to the pandmic have

to have the opportunity to conduct a major

recovery and the Australian Government’s

impacted how infrastructure is used.

reset of the Assessment Framework, which is

ongoing support for independent oversight,”

“Covid-19 has shown we need to think

our methodology for assessing proposals for

she said.

differently about how we plan for times

inclusion on the Infrastructure Priority List.

In an extension of work first requested by the

of uncertainty,” she said. “Beyond capital

“Communities rightly expect decisions on

Prime Minister and other First Ministers at

projects, we need to focus on reform

public infrastructure projects to be robust,

COAG in March, Infrastructure Australia has

to shape Australia’s long-term recovery

been tasked with delivering annual analytical

response.”

transparent and accountable.

“We want to ensure that our assessment

assessments of infrastructure market capacity.

The next Australian Infrastructure Plan,

process continues to champion this, while also

“As Australia looks to catalyse economic

according to Madew, presents the best

supporting quality proposal development and

growth, understanding the impacts of

possible reform response to Covid-19 through

enabling publicly-funded projects to come to

Covid-19 on infrastructure needs to be a

collaboration with government, industry and

market quickly. Harmonising and streamlining

priority,” said Madew.

community to get the long-term settings

Infrastructure Australia’s Framework with

“Infrastructure Australia’s research will bring

right.

State and Commonwealth guidelines will be a

together Commonwealth, State and Territory

“Over the last 12 months Infrastructure

key focus of this project.”

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An international career BORN IN ITALY, MARCO QUARANTA HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE WORKING CAREER OF 33 YEARS WITH COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER IVECO IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE GLOBE. MARCO IS PLEASED THAT HE AND HIS FAMILY NOW CALL AUSTRALIA HOME. Marco Quaranta started his career in the Service Department of IVECO Italy in 1987 before moving to a Dealer Network Development role and then a short spell in Information and Communications Technology.

He moved to Australia for the first time in 1995, taking up a role in Network Development.

“Three years later I moved to Asia in the role of IVECO Hong Kong General Manager; I lived and worked in Asia for the following 10 years, in HK first then Thailand and then South Korea,” Marco says.

“In 2006 I had the opportunity to return to Australia in the National Sales Manager role, and in 2011 I also became an Aussie citizen with my family. Since then I have covered several roles for IVECO Australia, such as Branch Manager, Marketing, Network Development, and Product Manager.”

As for changes he has witnessed within

Marco Quaranta.

the industry, Marco says while working in Asia he witnessed the rapid evolution of transport systems and regulations in several

While Marco says there are many people in

technology,” Marco says. “At one point we

countries, particularly China which he says

the industry he admires, two really stand

were engaged in a very detailed discussion

is probably one of the fastest changing

out.

on axle weight distribution, with all other

countries in the world.

“The late Peter Langworthy had a real 360

participants looking at us in awe.

“In Australia I have seen the introduction of

degree understanding and knowledge of

“The second goes back around 10 years

three emissions levels, with all the related

the truck industry with all related aspects

ago, when I was invited to attend the

impacts on customer perceptions and

including regulations, product, body builders

delivery of our 100th Eurocargo to the New

priorities; in particular the debate about

and suppliers,” he says. “The second is

Zealand Fire Service in Levine. I was asked

Selective Catalytic Reduction versus Exhaust

Lloyd Reeman, (retired Sales Executive

to deliver an impromptu speech, and I must

Gas Recirculation in the lead up to Euro 4,”

of IVECO) who was my mentor when I

have done a good job, because at the end

he says.

returned to Australia. Lloyd has a passion

the Chief of the station presented me with

Speaking about Performance-Based

and energy I have rarely seen in others in all

his yellow fireman’s hard hat.”

Standards (PBS), Marco believes this is a

my working experience.”

big opportunity for the Australian trucking

On memorable industry-related events,

industry.

Marco says he was pleased to meet the

Industry Icon

“As members of the industry, we need to

Hon. Scott Buchholz from Canberra when

Made possible by Smedley’s Engineers.

ensure the opportunities presented by PBS

he visited IVECO’s Dandenong facility last

Industry Icon is a series dedicated to

can be realised, and that the regulations

year.

honouring the unsung heroes of the

are made easier for the operators to

“I was really impressed by his knowledge

commercial road transport industry.

understand,” he says.

of many aspects and details of truck

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How the West was won FROM FULFILLING A MECHANICAL APPRENTICESHIP WITH PERTH ISUZU DEALER MAJOR MOTORS IN THE 1970S TO BUILDING A MAJOR NATIONAL PLANT HIRE BUSINESS INCORPORATING A BRACE OF ISUZU TRUCKS, DOUG BROOKS HAS WITNESSED THE COMPLETE RISE TO DOMINATION OF THE JAPANESE TRUCK BRAND OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS.

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Since 2008 Brooks Hire Service has purchased an estimated 120 Isuzu vehicles.

When the founder and CEO of Brooks

Brooks Hire now has over 3,000 units of

various sizes and guises,” he says. “We’ve

Hire Service started his mechanical

plant equipment available for hire through

been buying quite a few of the larger F

apprenticeship with Major Motors in 1972,

its nationwide network of branches.

Series 350hp models with Allison automatic

Isuzu trucks were little more than a fleck on

Prior to delivery, every machine is

transmissions including six-wheel FXYs and

the far horizon in Australia. In those now

thoroughly checked by experienced staff

FXZs and eight-wheel FYs for water truck

distant days British Bedford trucks and light

to ensure everything is operating correctly.

applications.”

commercials ruled the roost at Majors, but

For mining applications, equipment is

Doug adds that the addition of a Diesel

it didn’t take long for the keen-eyed young

fitted with hazard lights, rotating beacons,

Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) rather than the

Brooks to recognise the superior quality of

fire extinguishers and reverse alarms in

Diesel Particulate Diffuser (DPD) used on

the Isuzu products when they started rolling

accordance with mine spec regulations.

the smaller F Series variants is a major

into the workshop during his third year.

Interestingly, it took quite a while before

advantage.

“There was a lot more attention to

Isuzu trucks made their first appearance

“Water trucks operate at relatively slow

detail on the Isuzus compared with the

in the Brooks Hire fleet, with Doug saying

speeds in off-road conditions which means

Bedfords,” Doug says. If there was a hose

the first units were bought in 2008. At

the burn-off of the DPD needs to be done

that ran along the chassis of the Bedford

this point the range of hire equipment

manually. As these vehicles often have

he recalls, it would be P-clamped every 1.5

was considerably broadened to include a

multiple drivers, sometimes they neglect

metres whereas with the Isuzu it would be

range of tippers, table-tops, water trucks

to manually activate the burn which can

P-clamped every 300mm. “It actually took

and 4WD service trucks. Doug describes

lead to issues with the DPD getting choked

longer to work on the Isuzus because you’d

the Isuzu products as solid, reliable and

up with soot,” he says. “We’ve found the

have to undo all the extra P-clamps, but in

relatively trouble-free. “They’re a good

350hp engine with the DOC to be the best

saying that the hoses wouldn’t chafe like

truck — we don’t have a lot of problems

choice for our water trucks because there’s

they did on the Bedfords, so in the end the

with them. I think over the last few years

no requirement for the manually

Isuzus were far more reliable.”

we have bought around 120 Isuzus in

actioned burn.”

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WHILE COVID-19 HAS IMPACTED THE US ECONOMY – WHERE THE CONSEQUENCES ARE FAR REACHING AND HERALD AN UNPRECEDENTED SERIES OF CHALLENGES FOR NORTH AMERICA – TRAILER MANUFACTURERS, COMPONENT SUPPLIERS AND THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY AT LARGE ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO ENSURE GROWTH IN 2021.

Data analysis firm, ACT Research, is optimistic

orders helped drive June results, meaning

Haven, Michigan. Brian Moynihan of JOST

about the state of North America’s trailer

improvement is generally not spread

International confirmed that overall demand

manufacturing industry.

evenly across all OEMs, and we expect that

for trailers remains very soft. “Right now,

June net US trailer orders of 13,441 units

choppiness to continue as we move through

most fleets are taking a ‘wait and see’

were, according to ACT Research’s latest

the summer.

position as they determine demand for

trailer report, a significant improvement (333

“OEMs continue to seek order/build

new equipment. “Right now, trailer orders

per cent) from May’s very low comparison,

equilibrium, and while some fleets are

are off by 50 per cent. Many trailer OEMs

arriving dramatically above June 2019’s

willing to make investment commitments,

closed operations at the beginning of the

level, up 112 per cent. Before accounting for

most continue to remain on the sidelines,

pandemic. Several were closed for multiple

cancellations, new orders of 16,000 units

despite some negotiations occurring to help

weeks. We still are seeing some major OEMs

were up 117 per cent versus May and 41 per

generate order volume.”

closing for periods of time. This is mainly

cent better year-over-year.

“It is important to remember that those comparisons are to exceedingly low orders during the first part of this quarter, when widespread Covid lockdowns were in place,” said ACT Research Director–CV Transportation Analysis and Research, Frank Maly.

OEMs continue to seek order/build equilibrium, and while some fleets are willing to make investment commitments, most continue to remain on the sidelines, despite some negotiations occurring to help generate order volume.

“That said, the improved sequential

North American OEM, JOST International,

to building and protecting their backlogs.

comparisons do indicate some fleets, after

established a training and troubleshooting

In recent weeks the quote activity has been

assessing current market conditions, are

platform earlier this year to support its

strong. Many of the large truck load carriers

beginning to cautiously commit to capital

customers amid Covid-19. The company

that were standing on the side lines are now

expenditures.

“Discussions indicated that large fleet

specialises in landing gear and fifth wheel

starting to send out RFQs for new trailers for

product lines from its head office in Grand

late 2020 and into 2021.”

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